Bank holidays 2024: When is the next bank holiday? A list of public holidays this year in England

Nearly all people classed as workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday a year, also known as statutory leave entitlement or annual leave. This includes: agency workers, workers with irregular hours and workers on zero-hours contracts. These are the bank holiday dates for 2024 and 2025.

Bank holiday 2024 dates in England

New Year’s Day - Monday, January 1

Good Friday - Friday, March 29

Easter Monday - April 1

Early May bank holiday - Monday, May 6

Spring bank holiday - Monday, May 27

Summer bank holiday - Monday, August 26

Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25

Boxing Day - Thursday, December 26

Bank holiday 2025 dates in England

New Year’s Day - Wednesday, January 1

Good Friday - April 18

Easter Monday - April 21

Early May bank holiday - Monday, May 5

Spring bank holiday - Monday, May 26

Summer bank holiday - Monday, August 25

Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25

Boxing Day - Friday, December 26