VisitEngland: Domestic bank holiday trips to boost economy by £4.1 billion

Wednesday, 20 Aug, 2025 1

This bank holiday weekend will result in a £4 billion boost to the economy, VisitEngland says.

VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip tracker survey estimates 11.2 million Brits have booked or are definitely planning an overnight holiday in the UK at the weekend.

This will generate up to £4.1 billion.

The figures are up slightly on last year, when 11 million Brits planned to take an overnight trip in the UK.

However, it says domestic overnight trips have so far decreased by 5% in 2025 through the end of May.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “Britain is blessed with so many fantastic destinations. The tourism industry is a vital part of the economy and it is great to see that this year, even more people are planning to make the most of the August bank holiday weekend”.

“This will also help create jobs and drive economic growth across the country.”

The survey also showed that a further 7.3 million people were undecided about whether to take an overnight holiday trip in England during the bank holiday.

The top reasons are ‘waiting to see if I can afford it’, ‘waiting to see what the weather will be like’ and ‘waiting to see if there are any deals / special offers’.

VisitEngland Chief Executive Patricia Yates said: “Businesses will be looking to the long weekend for a critical late summer lift after what has been a very mixed year for many destinations.”

“We can also see from our latest consumer research that the cost of living remains a concern. Brits are still keen to take their breaks however many are booking last minute, making it difficult for businesses to plan in advance.”

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