WETHERSPOONS has been serving customers since 1979, going on to become one of the UK’s biggest pub chains.
It is a beloved place to meet friends, but some punters have been asking if Wetherspoons will stay open over the Early May Bank Holiday.
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Weatherspoons’ holiday hours
Wetherspoons is always popular with Brits, but its pubs become even busier over bank holiday weekends.
The chain of pubs extended its hours over the New Year period to allow its fans to ring in 2025 in their favourite place to drink.
It even offered a full lunch on Christmas Day when nearly every other restaurant closed.
The Ear;y May Bank Holiday in 2025 is no exception for Wetherspoons — all of its pubs will remain open, unlike many other establishments.
However, some branches may operate different hours, so ask a member of staff about your local pub’s opening times.
Wetherspoon’s incredible journey
Wetherspoons was first opened in 1979 in London by Tim Martin.
It takes its name from a JD Hogg, a character in The Dukes of Hazzard, and one of Tim’s teachers in New Zealand.
Since then, the chain has ballooned in size and now has over 800 locations across the UK.
Wetherspoons’ recipe for success
Wetherspoons’ low cost meals and alcoholic drinks make it an eternal high street favourite.
What bank holidays are coming in 2025?
There are many other bank holidays still to come in the UK.
Scotland and Wales also celebrate their own bank holiday dates, giving workers even more time off.
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England and Wales
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Scotland
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- August 4, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 1, 2025 – St Andrew’s Day
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- July 14, 2025 – Battle of the Boyne
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Bank holiday opening times for your fave shops
Make sure you read this before heading out on a bank holiday.
Get all the other opening times and bank holiday news here.
