Summer Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom
Summer Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Monday, August 3, 2026
91 days ago
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About Summer Bank Holiday 2026
Summer Bank Holiday 2026 falls on Monday, August 3. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 1.
Scotland's Summer Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday in August, weeks before the rest of the UK takes its late-August break. It is a bank holiday rather than a general day off: banks may close, but most Scottish shops, attractions and workplaces carry on as usual.
Summer Bank Holiday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 2, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Summer Bank Holiday 2026
- Aug 31, 2026 Summer Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 30, 2026 St Andrew's Day 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in August
- Legal status
- Bank holiday in Scotland; not a general public holiday for most workers
- Observed in
- Scotland only; England, Wales and Northern Ireland hold theirs on the last Monday in August
- Established
- Bank Holidays Act 1871, written by Sir John Lubbock
- What closes
- Banks and some public offices; most shops and attractions stay open
Frequently asked questions
What day is Summer Bank Holiday in 2026?
Summer Bank Holiday 2026 is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Is Summer Bank Holiday a day off in 2026?
Summer Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in the nations that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Summer Bank Holiday 2026?
Summer Bank Holiday 2026 was 91 days ago, on August 3, 2026.