United Kingdom Bank Holidays 2026
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 bank holidays for the United Kingdom. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your country’s calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| 2 Jan | Fri | New Year Holiday | Scotland |
| 17 Mar | Tue | Saint Patrick's Day | Northern Ireland |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | National except Scotland |
| 4 May | Mon | May Day | National |
| 25 May | Mon | Late May Bank Holiday | National |
| 12 Jul | Sun | Battle of the Boyne | Northern Ireland |
| 13 Jul | Mon | Battle of the Boyne Holiday | Northern Ireland |
| 3 Aug | Mon | August Bank Holiday | Scotland |
| 31 Aug | Mon | August Bank Holiday | National except Scotland |
| 30 Nov | Mon | St Andrew's Day | Scotland |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Boxing Day Holiday | National |
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*Please refer to this note for Scotland-specific information.
Choose your country
| England | Scotland |
| Wales | Northern Ireland |