Bank holiday - council services
Next bank holiday
The next bank holiday is the Early May bank holiday, on Monday 5 May 2025.
Date | Day | Bank holiday |
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1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
21 April 2025 | Monday | Easter Monday |
5 May 2025 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
26 May 2025 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
25 August 2025 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
26 December 2025 | Friday | Boxing Day |
Waste collections
Waste collections do not change.
We’ll be collecting waste as normal on Monday, 5 May, and for the rest of that week.
Need a reminder of your bin collection day?
Household Waste Recycling Centres (Tidy tips)
Our four Household Waste Recycling Centres are open 7 days a week.
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don't forget to book a 20-minute time slot before visiting
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you can also book a waste permit when scheduling your visit if you're disposing of larger items like mattresses, carpet, or underlay
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bookings are free and can be made up to two weeks in advance
School term dates
Schools are closed on the Early May bank holiday.
Check term dates up to summer 2026.
Holidays in term time
If you want to take your child out of school during term time, you must get permission from the headteacher.
Countryside sites
We have over 1,000 hectares of countryside which we manage for public access and wildlife. Our sites are managed in-house by our Countryside Sites Team, or in partnership with the National Trust, Greensand Trust and Wildlife Trust.
Walking routes
Our website has a number of walking routes in Central Bedfordshire. There are plenty of routes to choose from. Whether it's a gentle one-mile stroll around Flitton Moor or an enthusiastic 40 miles on the nationally acclaimed Greensand Ridge Walk.
Leisure centres
We have six leisure centres in Central Bedfordshire. Check your local leisure centre's website for variations to opening times over bank holidays.
Emergency telephone numbers
Here is a list of emergency contact numbers to call when we are closed.