Valentine's Day 2026 in the United Kingdom
Valentine's Day 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Saturday, February 14, 2026
261 days ago
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About Valentine's Day 2026
Valentine's Day 2026 falls on Saturday, February 14. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Valentine's Day in the United Kingdom falls on February 14 and is an observance, not a bank holiday. Shops, schools and offices open as normal while Britons exchange cards, flowers and gifts, continuing traditions that England itself helped invent.
Valentine's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 14, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | February 14, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Valentine's Day 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 St Patrick's Day 2026 (Tuesday)
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 | Tue | Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Date rule
- February 14 each year
- Legal status
- Observance; not a bank holiday anywhere in the UK
- Named for
- St Valentine, a 3rd-century Christian martyr (traditions describe more than one)
- First romantic link
- Chaucer's poem "Parliament of Fowls," written around 1382
- Earliest known valentine
- A poem by Charles, Duke of Orléans, written from the Tower of London around 1415
Frequently asked questions
What day is Valentine's Day in 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 is on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Is Valentine's Day a day off in 2026?
Valentine's Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Valentine's Day 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 was 261 days ago, on February 14, 2026.