2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, Apr 3, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, Apr 6, 2026 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, Aug 31, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 observed Monday Dec 28, 2026 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, Jan 1, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, Mar 26, 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, Mar 29, 2027 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, May 3, 2027 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, Aug 30, 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, Dec 25, 2027 observed Monday Dec 27, 2027 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 observed Tuesday Dec 28, 2027 |
Weekend rule: If a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the following Monday) is given.
Official source: GOV.UK, UK bank holidays. Dates are generated from the published rules; always confirm with your employer for time-off decisions.
Other countries: United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Germany
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have?
Bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different days. This page lists 8 for 2026.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
If a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the following Monday) is given.
Where do these dates come from?
They are generated from the rules published by GOV.UK, UK bank holidays and checked against the official calendar.