Overview

• The UK government has officially confirmed the 2025 bank holiday calendar, which varies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
• England and Wales will have eight bank holidays, Scotland nine, and Northern Ireland ten, as is typical for these regions.
• In 2025, all bank holidays fall on weekdays, eliminating the need for substitute days that are typically used when holidays land on weekends.
• Victory in Europe (VE) Day’s 80th anniversary on May 5, 2025, will be commemorated but is not designated as a public holiday.
• Workers are encouraged to plan leave early to maximize holiday breaks, with strategies such as aligning leave with Easter or Christmas for extended time off.