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UK bank holidays 2024
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2024, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland has 10, according to the official GOV.UK list.
England and Wales bank holidays 2024
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, 1 January 2024 | New Year’s Day |
| Friday, 29 March 2024 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 1 April 2024 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, 6 May 2024 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 27 May 2024 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, 26 August 2024 | Summer bank holiday |
| Wednesday, 25 December 2024 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday, 26 December 2024 | Boxing Day |
Scotland bank holidays 2024
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, 1 January 2024 | New Year’s Day |
| Tuesday, 2 January 2024 | 2nd January |
| Friday, 29 March 2024 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 6 May 2024 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 27 May 2024 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, 5 August 2024 | Summer bank holiday |
| Monday, 2 December 2024 | St Andrew’s Day (substitute day) |
| Wednesday, 25 December 2024 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday, 26 December 2024 | Boxing Day |
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2024
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, 1 January 2024 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, 18 March 2024 | St Patrick’s Day (substitute day) |
| Friday, 29 March 2024 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 1 April 2024 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, 6 May 2024 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 27 May 2024 | Spring bank holiday |
| Friday, 12 July 2024 | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) |
| Monday, 26 August 2024 | Summer bank holiday |
| Wednesday, 25 December 2024 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday, 26 December 2024 | Boxing Day |
Other years: 201920202021202220232025202620272028
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2024?
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.