🇬🇧 Holiday guide

Public holidays in United Kingdom 2026

National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.

2026 holiday list

Thu, Jan 1

New Year's Day

Official · National

Fri, Apr 3

Good Friday

Official · National

Mon, Apr 6

Easter Monday

Official · National

Mon, May 4

Early May bank holiday

Official · National

Mon, May 25

Spring bank holiday

Official · National

Mon, Aug 31

Summer bank holiday

Official · National

Fri, Dec 25

Christmas Day

Official · National

Mon, Dec 28

Boxing Day (substitute day)

Official · National

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What the list covers

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.