How Many Bank Holidays In 2025

So, I was chatting with my mate, Jack, the other day, about how we were planning our summer holidays. He's a bit of a history buff, you see, and he was going on about some battle or another that happened on a certain date. I chuckled and said, "Well, Jack, you might want to check if that's a bank holiday first, or you'll find yourself with no cash and no museum open!" That got me thinking, how many bank holidays are we actually looking at in 2025?

Let's dive into the calendar

First things first, let's get something straight. Bank holidays aren't just about banks. They're public holidays, so schools, shops, and most other services might be closed too. It's a day off for most of us, which is always a bonus, right?

Now, let's talk about 2025. It's a leap year, which means an extra day in February. But that's not the only thing that's special about it. It's also the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which means we're in for a treat with an extra bank holiday.

Easter and the Spring Bank Holidays

Easter in 2025 falls on April 21st. That means Easter Monday, April 22nd, is a bank holiday. Then, we've got the Spring Bank Holidays. The first one is on May 26th, and the second one, thanks to the VE Day anniversary, is on May 27th. Two days off in a row? Yes, please!

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Summer and the August Bank Holiday

Summer 2025 is looking pretty good so far, isn't it? But wait, there's more. The August Bank Holiday is on August 25th. That's three days off in a row if you play your cards right. Imagine the barbecues, the picnics, the... well, you get the picture.

Christmas and New Year

And then, of course, we've got Christmas and New Year. Christmas Day, December 25th, and Boxing Day, December 26th, are both bank holidays. New Year's Day, January 1st, is too. And if January 1st falls on a weekend, the bank holiday is usually moved to the following Monday. So, we could be looking at four days off in a row there.

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So, how many bank holidays are there in 2025?

Let's count them up. Easter Monday, the two Spring Bank Holidays, the August Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. That's seven bank holidays in total. Not bad, huh? But remember, if any of these fall on a weekend, the bank holiday is usually moved to the following Monday. So, we could be looking at even more days off.

Now, I'm not saying we should all start planning our holidays around these days. But it's always nice to have something to look forward to, isn't it? So, there you have it. Seven bank holidays in 2025. Not a bad year at all.