Summer Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom
Summer Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Monday, August 31, 2026
63 days ago
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About Summer Bank Holiday 2026
Summer Bank Holiday 2026 falls on Monday, August 31. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 29.
The Summer Bank Holiday, on the last Monday in August, is the final public holiday of summer in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Schools, banks and offices close for a long weekend of festivals, day trips and the Notting Hill Carnival before the fall term begins.
Summer Bank Holiday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 31, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 30, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Summer Bank Holiday 2026
- 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)
- Jan 2, 2027 2nd January 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, August 31, 2026
- Date rule
- Last Monday in August
- Legal status
- Bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Fixed by
- Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971; bank holidays began under the 1871 Act
- Observed in
- England, Wales and Northern Ireland; Scotland uses the first Monday in August
- Signature event
- Notting Hill Carnival in London, held every year since 1966
Frequently asked questions
What day is Summer Bank Holiday in 2026?
Summer Bank Holiday 2026 is on Monday, August 31, 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 63 days ago, on August 31, 2026.