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Is it a bank holiday this weekend and when is the next one? A full list of 2024 dates

20 August 2024, 16:16

A calendar flicking through — The UK will have a total of eight bank holidays in 2024. Picture: Alamy

Bank holiday dates in the UK play an important part in our time off work so here's all the dates for you calendar including the next bank holiday.

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Bank holidays in the UK are an essential part of our annual leave, giving us a free day off from work to spend with friends, family and enjoying all our favourite things.

Being more than half way through the year, those living in England and Wales are about to enjoy their summer bank holiday this weekend and despite the weather not being ideal, it will be a welcome relief for many.

With a three-day weekend to help us unwind, we take a look at all the dates in 2024 we've already had plus the upcoming bank holidays days for the rest of the year.

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So how many bank holiday days are there in the UK in 2024? And when are they? Here's all the dates for your diary including a list of 2025's bank holidays.

Someone planning in their diary and iphone — Careful holiday planning in 2024 could result in an extended time off work. Picture: Alamy

Is this weekend a bank holiday?

You'll be pleased to know this is the August bank holiday allowing you a three-day weekend instead of the typical two if your work allows it.

Falling on Monday 26th August, this marks the warmest one of the English calendar although sadly, the weather outlook is more cloud and cool than hot and sunny.

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How many bank holiday days are there in 2024?

This year, people in England and Wales will enjoy a total of eight bank holiday days spread out across the year.

If you live in Scotland, you get nine days worth of public holidays and in Northern Ireland you get ten.

There are no scheduled extra bank holidays in 2024 as there are no special occasions the country is celebrating.

Empty blue and white deck chairs on the beach — Bank holiday days are a chance to kick back and relax. Picture: Alamy

When are the UK bank holidays in 2024?

If you live in England and Wales, the bank holidays are as follows:

1st January - New Year's Day
29th March - Good Friday
1st April - Easter Monday
6th May - Early May bank holiday
27th May - Spring bank holiday
26th August - Summer bank holiday
25th December - Christmas Day
26th December - Boxing Day

If you live in Scotland, the days are the same but you get an additional day for St Andrew's Day which falls on 2nd December.

If you reside in Northern Ireland, you get the same days as England plus two additional days on 18th March for St Patrick's Day and 12 July for the Battle of the Boyne.

When are the bank holidays in 2025?

If you like to be organised, it's time to look ahead to next year's bank holidays, allowing you to strategically plan any trips and travels in-line with these extended weekends. Again, there are eight bank holiday days for those living in England and Wales.

The dates for your diary are: