Bank Holidays Uk 20254. In 2024, there are 8 bank holidays in england and wales, 9 bank holidays in scotland, and 10 bank holidays in northern ireland. Formally recognised as holidays since 1871 (following an act of parliament), bank holidays were originally days when banks closed their doors.
There are 8 bank holidays in the uk each year, two pairs of bank holidays occur together โ at christmas and easter. The uk government has published a list of the upcoming bank holidays for the year ahead.