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Long weekends in United Kingdom 2026

Find practical 2026 holiday breaks using United Kingdom’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1–Sun, Jan 4, 2026

Take Fri, Jan 2 off

4-day breakGood Friday

Fri, Apr 3–Mon, Apr 6, 2026

No bridge day needed

4-day breakEaster Monday

Sat, Apr 4–Tue, Apr 7, 2026

Take Tue, Apr 7 off

4-day breakEarly May bank holiday

Fri, May 1–Mon, May 4, 2026

Take Fri, May 1 off

4-day breakSpring bank holiday

Fri, May 22–Mon, May 25, 2026

Take Fri, May 22 off

4-day breakSummer bank holiday

Fri, Aug 28–Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Take Fri, Aug 28 off

4-day breakChristmas Day

Fri, Dec 25–Mon, Dec 28, 2026

No bridge day needed

4-day breakBoxing Day (substitute day)

Sat, Dec 26–Tue, Dec 29, 2026

Take Tue, Dec 29 off

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Local calculation

The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. Bank holidays are not identical across England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Check the regional label before using a date for payroll, travel or legal planning.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. England and Wales bank holidays. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate official calendars.

Primary source: GOV.UK bank holiday calendar. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.