🇬🇧United Kingdom - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for United Kingdom in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 11 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 267 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2026-03-15 | 194 days ago | Memorial Days |
Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | 175 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 173 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2026-04-06 | 172 days ago | Public Holidays |
Early May bank holiday | 2026-05-04 | 144 days ago | Public Holidays |
Spring bank holiday | 2026-05-25 | 123 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2026-06-21 | 96 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 91 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2026-12-26 | 92 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2026-12-28 | 94 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 time off
The following 4 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, 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.