Public holiday | 2025 | 2026 |
---|---|---|
New Year’s Day | Wednesday 1 January | Thursday 1 January |
Good Friday | Friday 18 April | Friday 3 April |
Easter Monday | Monday 21 April | Monday 6 April |
Early May bank holiday | Monday 5 May | Monday 4 May |
Spring bank holiday | Monday 26 May | Monday 25 May |
With spring in full swing and summer firmly on the horizon, May happens to be one of the best times to visit London thanks to warm temperatures and a wealth of outdoor activities. Boasting a total of two bank holidays, these long weekends are the perfect opportunity for fun events and experiences across the capital.
Is there a difference between a bank holiday and a public holiday UK?
Public holidays defined by statute are called « bank holidays », but this term can also be used to include common law holidays, which are held by convention. The term « public holidays » can refer exclusively to common law holidays.