Spring Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom
Spring Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Monday, May 25, 2026
159 days ago
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About Spring Bank Holiday 2026
Spring Bank Holiday 2026 falls on Monday, May 25. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 23.
The Spring Bank Holiday is a UK public holiday on the last Monday in May — the same day as the US Memorial Day. Banks, schools and government offices close across the country for the late-spring three-day weekend.
Spring Bank Holiday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Spring Bank Holiday 2026
- 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)
- Nov 30, 2026 St Andrew's Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Date rule
- Last Monday in May
- Legal status
- Bank holiday (public holiday) across the whole United Kingdom
- Established
- Trialed from 1965; fixed by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971
- Replaced
- Whit Monday, a movable holiday tied to Pentecost, seven weeks after Easter
- Also called
- Late May Bank Holiday, Whitsun Bank Holiday
Frequently asked questions
What day is Spring Bank Holiday in 2026?
Spring Bank Holiday 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Is Spring Bank Holiday a day off in 2026?
Spring Bank Holiday is a bank holiday across the United Kingdom, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Spring Bank Holiday 2026?
Spring Bank Holiday 2026 was 159 days ago, on May 25, 2026.