Maximise your leave

Maximise your 2025 annual leave in United Kingdom

United Kingdom’s 2025 public holidays create 5 long-weekend opportunities — 4 free, 1with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.

The best long weekends to book in United Kingdom, 2025

  • Good Friday 2025-04-18 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Early May Bank Holiday 2025-05-05 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Spring Bank Holiday 2025-05-26 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Boxing Day 2025-12-26 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Christmas Day 2025-12-25 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.

Get your full optimised year

The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.

Plan your 2025 leave in United Kingdom

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