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UK Bank Holidays 2026

United Kingdom has 9 bank holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 and the last is Boxing Day (substitute day) on Monday, December 28. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

Next holiday in United Kingdom

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25, 2026 · in 68 days

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9
Holidays
8
On working days
5
Long weekends
253
Working days

UK bank holidays 2026

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Date Holiday
Thursday New Year's Day
Friday Good Friday
Monday Easter Monday
Monday Early May Bank Holiday
Monday Spring Bank Holiday
Monday Summer Bank Holiday
Friday Christmas Day
Saturday Boxing Day
Monday Boxing Day (substitute day)

Bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have a few different days. Source: GOV.UK bank holidays; rules checked October 17, 2026.

Long weekends in 2026

Three or more days off in a row, with no leave needed.

  • Fri, Apr 3 – Mon, Apr 6

    Good Friday, Easter Monday

    4 days

  • Sat, May 2 – Mon, May 4

    Early May Bank Holiday

    3 days

  • Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25

    Spring Bank Holiday

    3 days

  • Sat, Aug 29 – Mon, Aug 31

    Summer Bank Holiday

    3 days

  • Fri, Dec 25 – Mon, Dec 28

    Christmas Day, Boxing Day

    4 days

Take one day off, get a longer break

Book a single day of leave on these dates to join a holiday to the weekend.

  • Take Fri, Jan 2 off

    Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · New Year's Day

    4 days

Working days in the UK 2026

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2026 calendar for United Kingdom

A printable year calendar with these holidays marked.

Countdown timer

Count down to the next holiday, Eid, Christmas or New Year.

UK holidays 2026: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom in 2026?

There are 9 UK bank holidays in 2026, counting substitute days. 8 of them fall on working days, which leaves 253 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UK holidays in 2026?

The UK bank holidays in 2026 are New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1), Good Friday (Friday, April 3), Easter Monday (Monday, April 6), Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 4), Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 25), Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 31), Christmas Day (Friday, December 25), Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26) and Boxing Day (substitute day) (Monday, December 28).

When is the next public holiday in United Kingdom?

The next holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026, in 68 days.

How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 2026?

There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 2026: Apr 3–Apr 6 (4 days, Good Friday, Easter Monday); May 2–May 4 (3 days, Early May Bank Holiday); May 23–May 25 (3 days, Spring Bank Holiday); Aug 29–Aug 31 (3 days, Summer Bank Holiday); Dec 25–Dec 28 (4 days, Christmas Day, Boxing Day).

Which days are the weekend in United Kingdom?

The weekend in United Kingdom is Saturday and Sunday. Holidays that fall on a weekend are shown in the list, and the weekday given off instead is listed as well.

Are these holidays the same everywhere in United Kingdom?

Bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have a few different days.

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