A comprehensive guide to all bank holidays across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, as designated by the UK Government.
| # | Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Years Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday | - |
| 2 | Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday | - |
| 3 | Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday | - |
| 4 | Early May Bank Holiday | 4 May 2026 | Monday | May Day |
| 5 | Spring Bank Holiday | 25 May 2026 | Monday | - |
| 6 | Summer Bank Holiday | 31 August 2026 | Monday | - |
| 7 | Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday | - |
| 8 | Boxing Day | 28 December 2026 | Monday | Substitute Day |
| # | Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Years Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday | - |
| 2 | 2nd January | 2 January 2026 | Friday | Scotland Only |
| 3 | Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday | - |
| 4 | Early May Bank Holiday | 4 May 2026 | Monday | - |
| 5 | Spring Bank Holiday | 25 May 2026 | Monday | - |
| 6 | Summer Bank Holiday | 3 August 2026 | Monday | First Monday Aug |
| 7 | St Andrews Day | 30 November 2026 | Monday | Scotland Only |
| 8 | Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday | - |
| 9 | Boxing Day | 28 December 2026 | Monday | Substitute Day |
| # | Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Years Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday | - |
| 2 | St Patricks Day | 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | NI Only |
| 3 | Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday | - |
| 4 | Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday | - |
| 5 | Early May Bank Holiday | 4 May 2026 | Monday | - |
| 6 | Spring Bank Holiday | 25 May 2026 | Monday | - |
| 7 | Battle of the Boyne | 13 July 2026 | Monday | Substitute Day |
| 8 | Summer Bank Holiday | 31 August 2026 | Monday | - |
| 9 | Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday | - |
| 10 | Boxing Day | 28 December 2026 | Monday | Substitute Day |
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated with festivities, fireworks, and resolutions for the year ahead.
An additional day for Hogmanay celebrations, reflecting Scotlands tradition of extended New Year festivities.
Celebrating the patron saint of Ireland with parades, traditional music, and cultural festivities honouring Irish heritage.
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. A common law holiday observed since time immemorial in England and Wales.
The day after Easter Sunday, celebrated with family gatherings, egg hunts, and spring festivities.
Also known as May Day, celebrating the arrival of spring with traditions like maypole dancing and crowning of the May Queen.
The late May bank holiday, originally Whit Monday. A popular time for outdoor activities and the unofficial start of summer.
Also known as Orangemens Day, commemorating the 1690 battle. Marked with parades and celebrations of Ulster-Scots heritage.
Scotlands summer bank holiday falls on the first Monday of August, earlier than the rest of the UK due to different school schedules.
The late August bank holiday marking the end of summer. A popular time for festivals, travel, and the last long weekend before autumn.
Scotlands national day honouring the patron saint of Scotland. Celebrated with traditional Scottish music, food, and cultural events.
Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with family gatherings, gift-giving, festive meals, and traditional British customs.
Traditionally a day for giving gifts to the less fortunate. Now celebrated with sales, sports events, and continued festive celebrations.
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes the bank holiday, normally the following Monday.
Each UK nation has unique bank holidays reflecting cultural traditions and heritage.
Bank holidays were established by the Bank Holidays Act 1871, introduced by Sir John Lubbock.
