Public Holidays 2026
United Kingdom
Official public holidays in United Kingdom for 2026 and 2027. 14 national holidays this year.
14
Holidays in 2026
8
Remaining this year
Spring Bank Holiday
Next holiday · May 25, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
2
Fri
2 January
January 2, 2026
March 2026
17
Tue
Saint Patrick's Day
March 17, 2026
April 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
6
Mon
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026
May 2026
4
Mon
Early May Bank Holiday
May 4, 2026
25
Mon
Spring Bank Holiday
May 25, 2026
June 2026
15
Mon
World Cup Bank Holiday
June 15, 2026
July 2026
13
Mon
Battle of the Boyne
July 13, 2026
August 2026
3
Mon
Summer Bank Holiday
August 3, 2026
31
Mon
Summer Bank Holiday
August 31, 2026
November 2026
30
Mon
Saint Andrew's Day
November 30, 2026
December 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
28
Mon
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
December 28, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
2
Sat
2 January
January 2, 2027
March 2027
17
Wed
Saint Patrick's Day
March 17, 2027
26
Fri
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
29
Mon
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
May 2027
3
Mon
Early May Bank Holiday
May 3, 2027
31
Mon
Spring Bank Holiday
May 31, 2027
July 2027
12
Mon
Battle of the Boyne
July 12, 2027
August 2027
2
Mon
Summer Bank Holiday
August 2, 2027
30
Mon
Summer Bank Holiday
August 30, 2027
November 2027
30
Tue
Saint Andrew's Day
November 30, 2027
December 2027
27
Mon
Christmas Day
December 27, 2027
28
Tue
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
December 28, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2026?↓
United Kingdom has 14 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in United Kingdom?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in United Kingdom. The next public holiday is Spring Bank Holiday on May 25, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in United Kingdom?↓
The next public holiday in United Kingdom is Spring Bank Holiday, on May 25, 2026.
Are public holidays in United Kingdom paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in United Kingdom depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in United Kingdom change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in United Kingdom are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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