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Visit the best bank holiday destinations
There’s no better time to book a trip away than around bank holiday time – and no better way to getaway than with LNER. Whether it’s a romantic getaway with your partner, or a fun-filled day with the family, our handy guide will help you make the most of your time off.
Plus, find out how to save on train tickets – including group tickets that can save you up to 20%.
April bank holidays:
Friday 18 April - Good Friday
Monday 21 April - Easter Monday
May bank holidays:
Monday 5 May - Early May bank holiday
Monday 26 May - Spring bank holiday
August bank holiday:
Monday 25 August – Summer bank holiday
December bank holidays:
Thursday 25 December – Christmas Day
Friday 26 December – Boxing Day
Let’s make the most of your time off
With a bit of planning, you can turn 26 days of annual leave into 56 days off from work to explore the UK with your loved ones. And with LNER travelling to so many amazing place you can visit, you’re spoilt for choice.
Trains at Easter
Enjoy a 16-day break by taking just eight days off. Book your leave from Monday, April 14 to Thursday, April 17, and again from Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25.
Number of Bank Holidays: 2 days (Friday 18 March and Monday 21 April).
Number of days to take off: 8 days
Total days off work: 16 days
May Bank Holiday Trains
Take 4 days off from Tuesday, May 6 to Friday, May 9 for a 9 day break from Saturday, May 3 to Sunday, May 11. Then, take another 4 days off from Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 30 for an additional 9 day break from Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, June 1.
Number of Bank Holidays: 2 days (Monday 5 and Monday 26 May)
Number of days to take off: 4 days/4 days
Total days off work: 9 days/9 days
August Bank Holiday getaways
To maximize your Bank Holiday Monday on 25 August, take the rest of the week off by booking 4 days of annual leave (Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August). This way, you'll enjoy a total of 9 consecutive days off, from Saturday 23 August to Sunday 31 August.
Number of Bank Holidays: 1 day (Monday 25 August)
Number of days to take off: 4 days
Total days off work: 9 days
Christmas Bank Holidays
To get an extended break over the Christmas period, book 6 days of annual leave (Monday 22 December to Wednesday 24 December, and Monday 29 December to Wednesday 31 December). This way, you'll enjoy 13 consecutive days off, from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Thursday 1 January 2026.
Number of Bank Holidays: 2 days (Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 December)
Number of days to take off: 6 days
Total days off work: 13 days
Need some travel inspiration?
Explore our destinations
From London all the way up to Edinburgh, we can take you to the most amazing paces in the UK.
Explore a city weekend break
Budget friendly family trips
Discover the best places to go as a family this bank holiday, without breaking the bank.
Budget friendly days out
Our top coastal destinations
Discover the beauty of the UK's beaches and seaside towns for yourself with our top 5 coastal destinations.
Discover our coastal destinations
Explore our destinations
From London all the way up to Edinburgh, we can take you to the most amazing paces in the UK.
Explore a city weekend breakBudget friendly family trips
Discover the best places to go as a family this bank holiday, without breaking the bank.
Budget friendly days outOur top coastal destinations
Discover the beauty of the UK's beaches and seaside towns for yourself with our top 5 coastal destinations.
Discover our coastal destinations
Travel with extra pizzazz!
Book a First Class LNER ticket to take your journey to the next level - comfier seats, complimentary food and access to our First Class Lounges.
Our top travel tips
Travel light
Going away for a couple of days? Know where to store your luggage on our trains. We've got space for large bags at the end of each carriage, smaller bags can fit under your seat and on the overhead racks. Check our luggage page to find out more.
Luggage onboard
Be Seat Sure
Get comfy knowing your seat is yours by booking an Advance ticket or by making a free seat reservation if you're travelling on a flexible ticket.
Make a seat reservation
Assisted travel
Our Travel Assist team can help you with access at our stations, boarding and alighting our trains. You can book Passenger Assistance, as well as a wheelchair space, online with LNER when you book your ticket.
Assisted Travel
Fancy a bite?
Whether you prefer to sip tea or sup a beer, get it delivered to your seat. With Let's Eat At Your Seat in Standard and a complimentary at seat service in First Class, you can stay fed and topped up for your whole journey.
Food and drink onboard
Get LNER Perks
Not signed up for Perks? You're missing out on £5 free credit when you join and 2% back on all LNER journeys. Don't forget to check out the offers, including a discount on food and drink onboard.
LNER Perks
Give yourself some time
Check your train time on the LNER app and give yourself plenty of time to get to the station. Remember to allow time for getting to your platform, especially if you've got luggage or kids in tow.
Download the LNER app
Travel light
Going away for a couple of days? Know where to store your luggage on our trains. We've got space for large bags at the end of each carriage, smaller bags can fit under your seat and on the overhead racks. Check our luggage page to find out more.
Luggage onboardBe Seat Sure
Get comfy knowing your seat is yours by booking an Advance ticket or by making a free seat reservation if you're travelling on a flexible ticket.
Make a seat reservationAssisted travel
Our Travel Assist team can help you with access at our stations, boarding and alighting our trains. You can book Passenger Assistance, as well as a wheelchair space, online with LNER when you book your ticket.
Assisted TravelFancy a bite?
Whether you prefer to sip tea or sup a beer, get it delivered to your seat. With Let's Eat At Your Seat in Standard and a complimentary at seat service in First Class, you can stay fed and topped up for your whole journey.
Food and drink onboardGet LNER Perks
Not signed up for Perks? You're missing out on £5 free credit when you join and 2% back on all LNER journeys. Don't forget to check out the offers, including a discount on food and drink onboard.
LNER PerksGive yourself some time
Check your train time on the LNER app and give yourself plenty of time to get to the station. Remember to allow time for getting to your platform, especially if you've got luggage or kids in tow.
Download the LNER app
Go by train and relax!
Pick your seats
Choose where and which direction you would like to travel in.
Read moreEat at your seat
Eat warm delicious food brought right to your seat.
Read moreGroup savings
Travel with friends and book together and save 20%
Read moreAvoid the jams
Get there hassle free, leave your car at the station and avoid those motorway jams
Read moreEco friendly
With 70% less CO2 emissions than travelling by car, its the responsible way to travel
Read moreGet £5 free
Join LNER Perks to recieve £5 joining credit and 2% cashback for every journey
Read more
Pick your seats
Choose where and which direction you would like to travel in.
Read moreEat at your seat
Eat warm delicious food brought right to your seat.
Read moreGroup savings
Travel with friends and book together and save 20%
Read moreAvoid the jams
Get there hassle free, leave your car at the station and avoid those motorway jams
Read moreEco friendly
With 70% less CO2 emissions than travelling by car, its the responsible way to travel
Read moreGet £5 free
Join LNER Perks to recieve £5 joining credit and 2% cashback for every journey
Read more
