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United Kingdom Public Holidays 2026
Official national and bank holidays — complete calendar for 2026
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
April 2026— 2 holidays
Fri
3
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Mon
6
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6, 2026
May 2026— 2 holidays
Mon
4
Early May Bank Holiday
Monday, May 4, 2026
Mon
25
Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, May 25, 2026
August 2026— 1 holiday
Mon
31
Summer Bank Holiday
Monday, August 31, 2026
December 2026— 2 holidays
Fri
25
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
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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