Public holidays in United Kingdom, 2026

8 public holidays. Plan your leave around them — open the free planner.

DateDayHoliday
January 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
April 3FridayGood Friday
April 6MondayEaster Monday
May 4MondayEarly May bank holiday
May 25MondaySpring bank holiday
December 25FridayChristmas Day
December 26SaturdayBoxing Day
December 28MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)
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