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Bank Holiday Events and Things to Do

Everyone loves a long weekend! A bank holiday is a great opportunity to get away, do something different and give yourself a proper break, whether you choose to spend it with the family or with friends. Windsor and the Royal Borough is the most perfect place to spend a long weekend, whether you're here to visit friends and relatives, explore our many things to do, check out a special event or simply come to soak up the atmosphere, do some shopping and enjoy the top notch food and drink!

Be sure to check out all our things to do, as well as outdoor events and activities.

If you're looking for a place to stay, check out our accommodation pages for a range of options.

Summer bank holiday

In 2025, the Summer bank holiday will take place on Monday 26 August. Fingers crossed that the weather is sunny so that outdoor events that weekend like Royal Windsor Racecourse's Summer Saturday is a sizzling day for all!

If you're coming for an event, check out our accommodation pages in plenty of time and bag yourself a great place to stay.

Early May bank holiday

The next Early May bank holiday will take place on Monday 4 May 2026.

Spring bank holiday

In 2026, the Spring bank holiday falls on Monday 25 May 2026. The weather is warming up and there's lots to keep you entertained outdoors, but we've got you covered for great indoor activities too in case it rains!

Annual bank holidays

England has eight public holidays in total: New Year, Good Friday, Easter Monday, early May bank holiday, Spring bank holiday, Summer bank holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Keep checking this page as we'll update it with all the great things to see and do while you're here.

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Walking Tours in Windsor

Walking Tours in Windsor provides local tour experiences with passionate, local guides. We look forward to showing off our wonderful town with you!

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
That Marvellous Atmosphere: Stanley Spencer and Cookham Regatta

Cookham

The Stanley Spencer Gallery’s summer exhibition That Marvellous Atmosphere: Stanley Spencer and Cookham Regatta, delves into Spencer’s last, great painting, Christ Preaching at Cookham Regatta. Painted in 1952-9, this huge but sadly unfinished work…

Venue

Stanley Spencer Gallery, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

3 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025
A Woman’s View: Nora Davison’s watercolours of Eton

Windsor

The summer visitors can enjoy an exhibition celebrating the work of watercolour artist Nora Davison (1855–1950). Her works sold mostly to Eton Masters, pupils and their families, for whom she became ‘a familiar figure, sitting on her camp-stool,…

Venue

Eton College's Museums and Galleries, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

23 May 2025to28 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
Live at the Bandstand

Windsor

Come and enjoy live band performances in the open air this summer. Windsor and Eton Business Partnership presents Windsor’s Live at the Bandstand programme 2025.

Dates

From:

21 June 2025to14 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
Glorious Gardens - throughout the Summer Holidays at Windsor Castle

Windsor

Visit the Castle this summer and get artistic using some of the fantastic outdoor spaces as inspiration for some art. Paint the gardens or even the majestic Round Tower.

Venue

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

26 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
Rock the Rec Windsor

Windsor

Rock the Rec Windsor is a music festival organised by Clewer & Dedworth Together CIC, showcasing great music in the heart of Windsor. The event promises a day of incredible live performances, great food, and an electric atmosphere for all ages. Best…

Dates

From:
24 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 22:00