54 m. ago Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland? Here are all the Scottish councils which recognise the holiday

In Scotland, Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday – though some local authorities do observe the holiday.

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90 m. ago Map of the Best of British pubs, bars and beer gardens you'll regret not trying this bank holiday

With the UK weather described by the Met Office as "changeable" over the weekend, we provide our definitive guide to the best traditional country and seaside pubs, city centre boozers and beer gardens to make the most of while you can

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91 m. ago LEGO fans race to buy £40 Harry Potter set for £24 in Easter bank holiday weekend deal

The set replicates the Owlery tower where Harry asks Cho if she'll go to the Yule Ball with him in the Goblet of Fire

Economics

2 h. ago Peak District police using drones to target 'dangerously fast' Bank Holiday bikers

The winding roads of the national park are very popular with motorcyclists

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3 h. ago Check for unclaimed cash over Easter to boost household income by up to £4,300

The bank holiday weekend is the perfect time to make sure you are not missing out on an income top-up.

Economics

3 h. ago Met Office says Easter weekend will turn 'brighter' despite wet start but one area in Scotland could see rain

The Easter bank holiday has started with rain and wind but the weather agency predicts brighter days ahead

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4 h. ago Good Friday travel LIVE UK traffic updates as Easter bank holiday weekend begins

Millions of people are expected to hit the road

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5 h. ago AD FEATURE: Kick off the bank holiday weekend with tickets to these fantastic live Manchester shows in 2025

Don't miss your chance to see The Divine Comedy, The Maccabees, Hacienda Classical and more great acts take to the stage this year

Sport

5 h. ago 'Harmless' train habit could see passengers hit with £200 fine this bank holiday weekend

Train travellers are being made aware of a mistake that could land them in hot water.

Economics

6 h. ago Met Office latest forecast for Easter weekend in Greater Manchester

Rain could dominate the bank holiday

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6 h. ago Supermarket Easter 2025 opening times including Tesco, Aldi, Asda, M&S, Sainsbury's and more

Mirror Money has rounded up the Bank Holiday opening times for the major UK supermarkets including Aldi, Tesco, and Asda over the Easter weekend so you know your local shop will be open

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7 h. ago Supermarket Easter opening times 2025 for Aldi to Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco and more

Easter Sunday will see a number of supermarket chains close across Wales, as the Bank Holiday weekend approaches. Here are the opening times for the UK's major stores

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7 h. ago Homebase, B&Q and Wickes store opening times for Easter 2025 bank holiday weekend

Store opening times are dependent on where you are in the UK for your Easter bank holiday weekend - here are all the details

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12 h. ago PETER HITCHENS: Keep your buns, eggs, bonnets and bunnies. Good Friday is a day for solemn reflection

Is Easter disappearing? Will it soon go the way of Whitsun, another once-great Christian holiday now ignored, and replaced by a secular bank holiday on a different date?

Events

14 h. ago Rain warning to come into force marking damp start to Easter bank holiday

The alert will be in place between 6pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday.

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20 h. ago Easter travel mayhem as Bank Holiday travellers are blighted by hundreds of rail engineering works and warnings in place for torrential rain ruin weekend getaways

Nearly 20million people are hitting the road today, while 19million more are set to travel tomorrow - meaning many motorists could face snaking queues along some of Britain's busiest motorways.

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20 h. ago Easter Bank Holiday Sales 2025: The best deals to bag over the long weekend

Discover egg-cellent deals and discounts this Easter Bank Holiday weekend across various retailers.

Economics

21 h. ago Revealed: The 'moving house' trick that will instantly declutter your house this Bank Holiday weekend

What does a long weekend and a house full of stuff mean? The perfect decluttering opportunity.

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21 h. ago Met Office issues UK Good Friday warning for flooding and disruption as 'heavy' rain to hit

Downpours could cause major problems for people hoping to get away for the Easter bank holiday weekend

Events

21 h. ago IKEA, ScrewFix, B&Q and Wickes opening hours for Easter bank holiday weekend 2025

DIY and home furniture stores will make changes to their opening times over Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

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