Your 2026 UK Bank Holiday Lifeline

Your 2026 UK Bank Holiday Lifeline

If one of your New Year’s resolutions involved managing your work-life balance, then read on and make sure you take note of the official bank holidays across England and Wales in 2025.

  • Friday 3rd April – Good Friday
  • Monday 6th April – Easter Monday
  • Monday 4th May – Early May Bank Holiday
  • Monday 25th May – Spring Bank Holiday
  • Monday 31st August – Summer Bank Holiday
  • Friday 25th December – Christmas Day
  • Monday 28th December – Boxing Day (substitute day)

A Gentle Nudge for Associations

Don’t treat each one of these cays as just another break from virtual meetings, use them as reminders to reset, recover, and come back sharper. Whether it’s shutting off your emails, planning ahead, or just enjoying a work free Monday, let these dates work for you.

Mark these days down in your diary and ensure you don’t book any member activities or meetings that will clash. Instead schedule in some time to rest!