UK Bank Holidays 1986
United Kingdom has 8 bank holidays in 1986. The first is New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1 and the last is Boxing Day on Friday, December 26. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
UK bank holidays 1986
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| Friday | Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Monday | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Monday | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Thursday | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| Friday | Friday | Boxing 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 1986
Three or more days off in a row, with no leave needed.
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4 days
Fri, Mar 28 – Mon, Mar 31
Good Friday, Easter Monday
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3 days
Sat, May 3 – Mon, May 5
Early May Bank Holiday
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3 days
Sat, May 24 – Mon, May 26
Spring Bank Holiday
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3 days
Sat, Aug 23 – Mon, Aug 25
Summer Bank Holiday
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4 days
Thu, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 28
Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Working days in the UK 1986
Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.
1986 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 1986: questions and answers
How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom in 1986?
There are 8 UK bank holidays in 1986. 8 of them fall on working days, which leaves 253 working days after 104 weekend days.
What are the UK holidays in 1986?
The UK bank holidays in 1986 are New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1), Good Friday (Friday, March 28), Easter Monday (Monday, March 31), Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 5), Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 26), Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 25), Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25) and Boxing Day (Friday, December 26).
How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 1986?
There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 1986: Mar 28–Mar 31 (4 days, Good Friday, Easter Monday); May 3–May 5 (3 days, Early May Bank Holiday); May 24–May 26 (3 days, Spring Bank Holiday); Aug 23–Aug 25 (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.
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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