We thought it would be useful to remind our readers of the upcoming bank holiday dates across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Whilst many people are still under lockdown, there are still some extra days off to look forward to for the rest of the year.

2020 bank holidays in England and Wales

Monday 25 May - Spring bank holiday
Monday 31 August - Summer bank holiday
Friday 25 December - Christmas Day
Monday 28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)

2020 bank holidays in Scotland

Monday 25 May - Spring bank holiday
Monday 3 August - Summer bank holiday
Monday 30 November - St Andrew’s Day
Friday 25 December - Christmas Day
Monday 28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)

2020 bank holidays in Northern Ireland

Monday 25 May - Spring bank holiday
Monday 13 July - Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day)
Monday 31 August - Summer bank holiday
Friday 25 December - Christmas Day
Monday 28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)

If a bank holiday is on a weekend, a 'substitute' weekday becomes a bank holiday, normally the following Monday.