🇬🇧United Kingdom 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for United Kingdom in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 11 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 271 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2026-03-15 | 198 days ago | Memorial Days |
Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | 179 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 177 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2026-04-06 | 176 days ago | Public Holidays |
Early May bank holiday | 2026-05-04 | 148 days ago | Public Holidays |
Spring bank holiday | 2026-05-25 | 127 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2026-06-21 | 100 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 87 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2026-12-26 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2026-12-28 | 90 days remaining | Public Holidays |
United Kingdom 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 4 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Good Friday: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06, 4 consecutive days
- Early May bank holiday: 2026-05-02 to 2026-05-04, 3 consecutive days
- Spring bank holiday: 2026-05-23 to 2026-05-25, 3 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-28, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- New Year's Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
In 2026, 1 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether United Kingdom provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
12 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.