Early May Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom
Early May Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Monday, May 4, 2026
182 days ago
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About Early May Bank Holiday 2026
Early May Bank Holiday 2026 falls on Monday, May 4. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 2.
The Early May Bank Holiday is a UK public holiday on the first Monday in May. Banks, schools and government offices close across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, giving most workers a three-day weekend.
Early May Bank Holiday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | May 3, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Early May Bank Holiday 2026
- May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 15, 2026 World Cup Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Jul 12, 2026 Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 (Sunday)
- Aug 3, 2026 Summer Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Aug 31, 2026 Summer Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, May 4, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in May
- Legal status
- Bank holiday (public holiday) across the whole United Kingdom
- First observed
- 1978, introduced under Employment Secretary Michael Foot
- Also called
- May Day Bank Holiday
- Observed in
- England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Frequently asked questions
What day is Early May Bank Holiday in 2026?
Early May Bank Holiday 2026 is on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Is Early May Bank Holiday a day off in 2026?
Early May Bank Holiday is a bank holiday across the United Kingdom, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Early May Bank Holiday 2026?
Early May Bank Holiday 2026 was 182 days ago, on May 4, 2026.