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Celebrate the Bank Holiday at The Market Tavern, Durham this bank holiday 

Get the whole gang together for a Bank Holiday like no other at the Market Tavern. We all love a long weekend – especially when it's spent at your favourite local, with the people who matter most. With a huge range of drinks and incredible company, it's bound to be a bank holiday to remember. 

Book your table with us

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Friends included!

Are pubs open on bank holidays? Many aren’t – but Market Tavern, is always ready to welcome you. So, round up your mates and make the most of the long weekend at your favourite pub in Durham.

From a lively atmosphere to live sports, we’ve got everything you need for a brilliant bank holiday sesh. Whether you’re getting your group together for a couple of rounds or a full day of catching up, we’ll keep the drinks flowing and the good times rolling. Fancy watching the game? Catch live sport whilst enjoying a lovely, crisp pint.

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Get even more out of your bank holiday

A long, lazy weekend calls for an extra round or two, and with our latest deals, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank. We’ve got special offers on pints, discounts on alcohol-free drinks and so much more. Here at Market Tavern, we’re here to help your money go further, so you can settle in, relax, and enjoy every moment. 

When are the bank holidays in 2025?

Planning ahead? Here are the next bank holidays in 2025. Look forward to your next well-earned break at Market Tavern in Durham.

2025 UK bank holidays

St Patrick's Day: 17 March (Northern Ireland)
Good Friday: 18 April
Easter Monday: 21 April (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Early May Bank Holiday: 5 May
Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May
Battle of the Boyne: 12 July (Northern Ireland)
Summer Bank Holiday: 4 August (Scotland)
Summer Bank Holiday: 25 August (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
St Andrew's Day: 30 November (Scotland)
Christmas Day: 25 December
Boxing Day: 26 December

Why spend your bank holiday at the Market Tavern?

As we all know, finding a spot on a bank holiday weekend is tricky business indeed. Here, you can book ahead to avoid disappointment – but that's not all...

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Come and see us on the next bank holiday

No plans yet? Well, here they are! Whether you’re searching for a cosy spot to or a beer garden to soak up some sun – we’ve got the perfect setting for your next bank holiday get-together. We’re open on bank holidays, so get the gang together and book your table at Market Tavern today.