PUBLIC HOLIDAY GUIDE

United Kingdom public holidays in 2026

14 listed dates. Use them to plan around public closures, busy travel periods, and local celebrations.

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14listed holidays

9regional dates

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Holiday dates

Regional dates are marked and may apply only in the listed areas.

Thu, January 1, 2026
New Year's DayRegional: GB-ENG, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, GB-WLS
Fri, January 2, 2026
2 JanuaryRegional: GB-SCT
Tue, March 17, 2026
Saint Patrick's DayRegional: GB-NIR
Fri, April 3, 2026
Good Friday
Mon, April 6, 2026
Easter MondayRegional: GB-ENG, GB-WLS, GB-NIR
Mon, May 4, 2026
Early May Bank Holiday
Mon, May 25, 2026
Spring Bank Holiday
Mon, June 15, 2026
World Cup Bank HolidayRegional: GB-SCT
Mon, July 13, 2026
Battle of the BoyneRegional: GB-NIR
Mon, August 3, 2026
Summer Bank HolidayRegional: GB-SCT
Mon, August 31, 2026
Summer Bank HolidayRegional: GB-ENG, GB-WLS, GB-NIR
Mon, November 30, 2026
Saint Andrew's DayRegional: GB-SCT
Fri, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Mon, December 28, 2026
St. Stephen's Day