Easter Monday 2026 in the United Kingdom
Easter Monday 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Monday, April 6, 2026
210 days ago
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About Easter Monday 2026
Easter Monday 2026 falls on Monday, April 6. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, April 4.
Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday, is a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland but not in Scotland. Banks, schools and government offices close in the observing nations, extending Easter into a four-day weekend.
Easter Monday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 6, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 29, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Easter Monday 2026
- May 4, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- 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)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| Apr 23 | Thu | St George's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, April 6, 2026
- Date rule
- The Monday after Easter Sunday (late March to late April)
- Legal status
- Bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not a holiday in Scotland
- Statutory since
- 1871, under the Bank Holidays Act promoted by Sir John Lubbock
- Observed in
- England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Traditions
- Egg rolling, horse racing, soccer fixtures, family outings
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Monday in 2026?
Easter Monday 2026 is on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Is Easter Monday a day off in 2026?
Easter Monday is a bank holiday in the nations that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Easter Monday 2026?
Easter Monday 2026 was 210 days ago, on April 6, 2026.