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United Kingdom Public Holidays 2026

Official national and bank holidays — complete calendar for 2026

8 public holidays
Next: Good Friday — 17 days
Current time in United Kingdom
Holiday types:nationalpublicbankreligious

Below is the complete list of official United Kingdom public holidays in 2026. Dates include national holidays, bank holidays, and religious observances. Weekend shifts and observed dates are noted where applicable.

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8 total holidays in 2026

January 2026— 1 holiday

Thu
1
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
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April 2026— 2 holidays

Fri
3
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
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Mon
6
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6, 2026
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May 2026— 2 holidays

Mon
4
Early May Bank Holiday
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Mon
25
Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, May 25, 2026
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August 2026— 1 holiday

Mon
31
Summer Bank Holiday
Monday, August 31, 2026
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December 2026— 2 holidays

Fri
25
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
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Mon
28
Boxing DayObserved
Monday, December 28, 2026
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United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2026, including 0 national holidays and 8 bank holidays. The calendar covers all official bank holidays observed nationally.

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