United Kingdom holidays 2026
All 24 holidays and observances in the United Kingdom in 2026: 14 bank holidays, holidays kept in only one nation, and the observances people search for most. Use the filters to show only the type you need; the "Where" column shows which nations observe each day.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Bank holiday | Nationwide |
| Jan 2 | Fri | 2nd January | Bank holiday | SCT |
| Jan 25 | Sun | Burns Night | Observance | SCT (no day off) |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance | Nationwide |
| Feb 17 | Tue | Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) | Observance | Nationwide |
| Mar 1 | Sun | St David's Day | Observance | WLS (no day off) |
| Mar 15 | Sun | Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) | Observance | Nationwide |
| Mar 17 | Tue | St Patrick's Day | Bank holiday | NIR |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Bank holiday | Nationwide |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | Bank holiday | ENG, NIR, WLS |
| Apr 23 | Thu | St George's Day | Observance | ENG (no day off) |
| May 4 | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | Bank holiday | Nationwide |
| May 25 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | Bank holiday | Nationwide |
| Jun 15 | Mon | World Cup Bank Holiday | Bank holiday | SCT |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance | Nationwide |
| Jul 12 obs. Jul 13 |
Sun | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Bank holiday | NIR |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Bank holiday | SCT |
| Aug 31 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Bank holiday | ENG, NIR, WLS |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance | Nationwide |
| Nov 5 | Thu | Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) | Observance | Nationwide |
| Nov 8 | Sun | Remembrance Sunday | Observance | Nationwide |
| Nov 30 | Mon | St Andrew's Day | Bank holiday | SCT |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Bank holiday | Nationwide |
| Dec 26 obs. Dec 28 |
Sat | Boxing Day | Bank holiday | Nationwide |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Long weekends in 2026
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Bank holidays apply across the United Kingdom. Holidays kept in only one nation are days off only in the nations shown. Observances are widely celebrated but are not public holidays — offices, banks and schools keep normal hours. Where a holiday falls on a weekend the observed (in-lieu) date is shown beneath the actual date.
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2026?
There are 14 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last is Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Which 2026 bank holidays fall on a weekend?
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (Sunday, July 12, observed Monday, July 13); Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26, observed Monday, December 28).
Which bank holidays in 2026 create a long weekend?
12 holidays land on a Monday or Friday in 2026: Easter Monday (Mon, Apr 6), Early May Bank Holiday (Mon, May 4), Spring Bank Holiday (Mon, May 25), World Cup Bank Holiday (Mon, Jun 15), Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (Mon, Jul 13), Summer Bank Holiday (Mon, Aug 3), Summer Bank Holiday (Mon, Aug 31), St Andrew's Day (Mon, Nov 30), Boxing Day (Mon, Dec 28), 2nd January (Fri, Jan 2), Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Christmas Day (Fri, Dec 25). See the long weekends section for bridge-day ideas.