UK Bank Holidays Calendar 2026

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United Kingdom Public Holidays in 2026

January 2026

1 Holiday

1

Thursday

New Year's Day

January 1, 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

April 2026

2 Holidays

3

Friday

Good Friday

April 3, 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY
6

Monday

Easter Monday

April 6, 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

May 2026

2 Holidays

4

Monday

Early May Bank Holiday

May 4, 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY
25

Monday

Spring Bank Holiday

May 25, 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

August 2026

1 Holiday

31

Monday

Summer Bank Holiday

August 31, 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

December 2026

2 Holidays

25

Friday

Christmas Day

December 25, 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY
26

Saturday

Boxing Day

December 26, 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

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About United Kingdom Holidays

The United Kingdom observes 8 bank holidays each year. These public holidays are established by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 and are observed across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Bank holidays are important dates for businesses, schools, and public services.

Popular UK bank holidays include Easter Monday, Spring Bank Holiday, and the Summer Bank Holiday in August.

UK Bank Holiday Rules

New Year's Day – January 1st, marking the start of the new year
Good Friday – Friday before Easter Sunday, a Christian holiday
Easter Monday – Monday after Easter Sunday
Early May Bank Holiday – First Monday in May
Spring Bank Holiday – Last Monday in May
Summer Bank Holiday – Last Monday in August
Christmas Day – December 25th
Boxing Day – December 26th, traditionally a day for giving gifts to service workers

If a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes a bank holiday, usually the following Monday. Scotland and Northern Ireland have additional bank holidays not listed here.

Frequently Asked Questions

In most countries, when a public holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed on the nearest weekday (usually Monday or Friday). However, the exact rules vary by country. The United States typically observes Saturday holidays on the preceding Friday and Sunday holidays on the following Monday. The UK creates a substitute bank holiday on the next available weekday.

For government employees, federal/public holidays are typically paid days off. For private sector employees, it depends on the employer's policies and local labor laws. Many employers offer paid time off for major holidays, but this is not always guaranteed for every holiday listed.

Floating holidays like Thanksgiving (US), Memorial Day (US), and Bank Holidays (UK) are calculated based on specific rules: "first Monday," "last Monday," "third Monday," etc. These dates change each year but follow a consistent pattern, making them easy to predict for future years.

Yes! You can create a custom printable calendar with all these holidays highlighted using our Calendar Maker. Choose your country, year, and preferred format (PDF, Word, or Excel) to generate a personalized calendar with holidays marked.