Holidays in United Kingdom - 2026

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, United Kingdom has 13 holidays in total, including 13 public holidays. The busiest month is January with 2 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026Friday2 January
March 17, 2026TuesdaySaint Patrick's Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 4, 2026MondayEarly May Bank Holiday
May 25, 2026MondaySpring Bank Holiday
July 13, 2026MondayBattle of the Boyne
August 3, 2026MondaySummer Bank Holiday
August 31, 2026MondaySummer Bank Holiday
November 30, 2026MondaySaint Andrew's Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 28, 2026MondaySt. Stephen's Day