Bank holiday - council services
The next bank holiday in England and Wales is
25 December
Christmas Day
| Date | Day | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2025 | Friday | Boxing Day |
| Date | Day | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
| Date | Day | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 31 May 2027 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 30 August 2027 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Waste collections
Waste collections change around Christmas and New Year. We’ll publish details closer to the time.
Need a reminder of your bin collection day?
Household Waste Recycling Centres (tidy tips)
Our four recycling centres are open 7 days a week. Opening times may change around Christmas and New Year. We’ll publish details closer to the time. Remember:
- you must book a 20-minute time slot before visiting
- you can book a waste permit if you’re disposing of larger items like mattresses, carpet or underlay
- bookings are free and can be made up to two weeks in advance
School term dates
Check term dates up to summer 2027.
Leave of absence during term time for exceptional circumstances
The Department for Education (DfE) published updated statutory guidance on school attendance in August 2024.
Leisure centres
We have six leisure centres in Central Bedfordshire. Check your local centre’s website for Christmas and New Year opening times.
Emergency telephone numbers
See our emergency contact numbers if we’re closed.
Report or track highway problems
Report or track highways problems on our website.