Dates
UK bank holidays 2019
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2019, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland has 10, according to the official GOV.UK list.
England and Wales bank holidays 2019
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 1 January 2019 | New Year’s Day |
| Friday, 19 April 2019 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 22 April 2019 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, 6 May 2019 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 27 May 2019 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, 26 August 2019 | Summer bank holiday |
| Wednesday, 25 December 2019 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday, 26 December 2019 | Boxing Day |
Scotland bank holidays 2019
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 1 January 2019 | New Year’s Day |
| Wednesday, 2 January 2019 | 2nd January |
| Friday, 19 April 2019 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 6 May 2019 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 27 May 2019 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, 5 August 2019 | Summer bank holiday |
| Monday, 2 December 2019 | St Andrew’s Day (substitute day) |
| Wednesday, 25 December 2019 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday, 26 December 2019 | Boxing Day |
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2019
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 1 January 2019 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, 18 March 2019 | St Patrick’s Day (substitute day) |
| Friday, 19 April 2019 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 22 April 2019 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, 6 May 2019 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 27 May 2019 | Spring bank holiday |
| Friday, 12 July 2019 | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) |
| Monday, 26 August 2019 | Summer bank holiday |
| Wednesday, 25 December 2019 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday, 26 December 2019 | Boxing Day |
Other years: 202020212022202320242025202620272028
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2019?
England and Wales have 8, Scotland 9 and Northern Ireland 10.
What is a substitute day?
When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a weekday is usually given instead. GOV.UK marks these as substitute days.
Do employers have to give bank holidays off?
There is no legal right to paid leave on bank holidays. Employers can count them as part of the statutory 5.6 weeks of annual leave.
Dates checked against GOV.UK on 15 November 2026.