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United Kingdom Calendar 2026: Bank Holidays and Long Weekends

United Kingdom has 8 bank holidays in 2026, per GOV.UK — UK Bank Holidays 2026 (England and Wales). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026.

8 Bank Holidays
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  • 1New Year's Day
February

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No holidays this month.

March

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No holidays this month.

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  • 3Good Friday
  • 6Easter Monday
May

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  • 4Early May Bank Holiday
  • 25Spring Bank Holiday
June

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No holidays this month.

July

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No holidays this month.

August

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  • 31Summer Bank Holiday
September

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No holidays this month.

October

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No holidays this month.

November

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No holidays this month.

December

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  • 25Christmas Day
  • 28Boxing Day (substitute day)

Long Weekends in United Kingdom, 2026

United Kingdom has 5 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.

3–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
  • Fri3Good FridayHoliday
  • Sat4Saturday
  • Sun5SundayHoliday
  • Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
2–4 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat2Saturday
  • Sun3SundayHoliday
  • Mon4Early May Bank HolidayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat23Saturday
  • Sun24SundayHoliday
  • Mon25Spring Bank HolidayHoliday
29–31 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat29Saturday
  • Sun30SundayHoliday
  • Mon31Summer Bank HolidayHoliday
25–28 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
  • Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
  • Sat26Saturday
  • Sun27SundayHoliday
  • Mon28Boxing Day (substitute day)Holiday

United Kingdom Bank Holidays in 2026

Throughout 2026, United Kingdom has 8 bank holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 28 December (Boxing Day (substitute day)).

Bank Holidays in United Kingdom, 2026.
DateDayHolidayType
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayHoliday
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayHoliday
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayHoliday
4 May 2026MondayEarly May Bank HolidayHoliday
25 May 2026MondaySpring Bank HolidayHoliday
31 August 2026MondaySummer Bank HolidayHoliday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayHoliday
28 December 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)Holiday

Official source: GOV.UK — UK Bank Holidays 2026 (England and Wales) (Bank holidays for England and Wales. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes the bank holiday; in 2026, Boxing Day (Saturday, 26 December) moves to Monday, 28 December.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Bank holidays for England and Wales, as published on GOV.UK. Scotland and Northern Ireland observe partly different dates.

Download United Kingdom 2026 Holiday Data

The United Kingdom 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.

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Seasons in United Kingdom

United Kingdom is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.

Current season in United Kingdom

Spring

March – May

Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.

Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 Jun

Summer

June – August

The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 Sep

Autumn

September – November

Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.

Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 Dec

Winter

December – February

The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 Mar

Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2026?

United Kingdom has 8 bank holidays in 2026, per GOV.UK — UK Bank Holidays 2026 (England and Wales).

How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 2026?

There are 5 long-weekend periods in United Kingdom in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 3-6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday.

What is the official source for the 2026 United Kingdom holiday calendar?

The official source is GOV.UK — UK Bank Holidays 2026 (England and Wales) (Bank holidays for England and Wales. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes the bank holiday; in 2026, Boxing Day (Saturday, 26 December) moves to Monday, 28 December).

What happens when a UK bank holiday falls on a weekend?

A substitute weekday — normally the following Monday — becomes the bank holiday instead. In 2026, Boxing Day falls on Saturday, 26 December, so the bank holiday moves to Monday, 28 December, creating a four-day Christmas weekend.

Do these dates apply to Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Not entirely. This calendar shows the England and Wales list. Scotland additionally observes 2 January and St Andrew's Day (and skips Easter Monday), while Northern Ireland adds St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne. Check GOV.UK for the full per-nation lists.

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