Public holidays · 2025
Long weekends in United Kingdom 2025
United Kingdom has 4 long weekends in 2025: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Fri 18 Apr – Sun 20 Apr
3 days offGood Friday
Sat 3 May – Mon 5 May
3 days offMay Day
Sat 24 May – Mon 26 May
3 days offSpring Bank Holiday
Thu 25 Dec – Sun 28 Dec
4 days offChristmas Day · Boxing Day
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in United Kingdom in 2025?
4: Fri 18 Apr – Sun 20 Apr (Good Friday); Sat 3 May – Mon 5 May (May Day); Sat 24 May – Mon 26 May (Spring Bank Holiday); Thu 25 Dec – Sun 28 Dec (Christmas Day · Boxing Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in United Kingdom in 2025?
Thu 25 Dec – Sun 28 Dec: 4 days off (Christmas Day · Boxing Day).