Holidays ยท United Kingdom

United Kingdom Public Holidays 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Complete list of national and public holidays in United Kingdom for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.

2026

DateHolidayDayType
January 1, 2026 New Year's Day Thursday public
April 3, 2026 Good Friday Friday public
April 6, 2026 Easter Monday
England, Wales, Northern Ireland (not Scotland)
Monday public
May 4, 2026 Early May bank holiday Monday public
May 25, 2026 Spring bank holiday Monday public
August 31, 2026 Summer bank holiday
England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Monday public
December 25, 2026 Christmas Day Friday public
December 26, 2026 Boxing Day Saturday public

2027

DateHolidayDayType
January 1, 2027 New Year's Day Friday public
March 26, 2027 Good Friday Friday public
March 29, 2027 Easter Monday
England, Wales, Northern Ireland (not Scotland)
Monday public
May 3, 2027 Early May bank holiday Monday public
May 31, 2027 Spring bank holiday Monday public
August 30, 2027 Summer bank holiday
England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Monday public
December 25, 2027 Christmas Day Saturday public
December 26, 2027 Boxing Day Sunday public

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does United Kingdom have?
8 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in United Kingdom?
Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Are banks closed on these days in United Kingdom?
Generally yes โ€” banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.