Bank Holidays in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

When Are the Bank Holidays?

Bank holidays are public holidays in the United Kingdom. On these days, banks and other businesses are closed. In England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the following bank holidays are observed:

• New Year's Day (1st January)
• Good Friday (variable)
• Easter Monday (variable)
• May Day (1st May)
• Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May)
• Summer Bank Holiday (first Monday in August)
• Christmas Day (25th December)
• Boxing Day (26th December)

May Day and Labour Day in 2024

In 2024, May Day will be observed on Monday, 6th May. May Day is also known as Labour Day in some countries. In the United Kingdom, Labour Day is observed on the first Monday in May, which will be Wednesday, 1st May in 2024.

Dates for 2024

The following table shows the dates for all bank holidays in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in 2024:

Bank Holiday	Date in 2024
New Year's Day	1st January
Good Friday	7th April
Easter Monday	10th April
May Day/Labour Day	1st May
Spring Bank Holiday	27th May
Summer Bank Holiday	26th August
Christmas Day	25th December
Boxing Day	26th December

Please note: The dates for bank holidays may be modified as necessary. It is always best to check with your local council or government website for the most up-to-date information.