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2026 United Kingdom Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in United Kingdom for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

13

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

January

2 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Battle of the Boyne

17 days away

About United Kingdom holidays in 2026

In 2026, the United Kingdom observes a variety of holidays, including New Year's Day and its subsequent day off, and the Christmas period with Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day. Spring features several bank holidays, such as the Early May Bank Holiday and the Spring Bank Holiday. The summer months include a Summer Bank Holiday in August. Religious observances like Good Friday and Easter Monday are noted, alongside Saint Patrick's Day in March and Saint Andrew's Day in November. The Battle of the Boyne is also observed in July.

Holiday Distribution by Month

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

Planning around United Kingdom holidays in 2026

  • Some holidays are observed on different dates each year.
  • Certain holidays may have regional variations in observance.
  • Check the specific year for exact dates of bank holidays.
  • The calendar includes both nationwide and specific regional observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The year begins with holidays clustered in early January. Following a quieter period, the spring months see a concentration of holidays, including Easter-related observances and multiple bank holidays in May. The summer months are more dispersed, with a single bank holiday in August. The year concludes with a cluster of holidays around Christmas and New Year's.

Several holidays are observed nationwide, while others, such as Saint Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne, are more specific to certain regions within the UK. The bank holiday structure in the UK creates distinct periods of observance throughout the year, particularly in spring and late December.

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