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Public Holidays in the United Kingdom 2026
Official public and bank holidays
28
Total
12
Past
16
Upcoming
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
|
JAN
1
Thursday
|
New Year's Day
Public
|
160 days ago
|
|
JAN
1
Thursday
|
New Year’s Day
Bank
Public
|
160 days ago
|
|
JAN
2
Friday
|
159 days ago
|
|
|
JAN
2
Friday
|
159 days ago
|
|
|
JAN
2
Friday
|
159 days ago
|
|
|
MAR
17
Tuesday
|
85 days ago
|
|
|
MAR
17
Tuesday
|
85 days ago
|
|
|
APR
3
Friday
|
Good Friday
Bank
Public
|
68 days ago
|
|
APR
6
Monday
|
65 days ago
|
|
|
MAY
4
Monday
|
Early May Bank Holiday
Bank
Public
|
37 days ago
|
|
MAY
4
Monday
|
May Day
Public
|
37 days ago
|
|
MAY
25
Monday
|
Spring Bank Holiday
Bank
Public
|
16 days ago
|
| Upcoming | ||
|
JUN
15
Monday
|
in 5 days
|
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|
JUN
15
Monday
|
in 5 days
|
|
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JUL
12
Sunday
|
in 32 days
|
|
|
JUL
13
Monday
|
in 33 days
|
|
|
JUL
13
Monday
|
in 33 days
|
|
|
JUL
13
Monday
|
in 33 days
|
|
|
AUG
3
Monday
|
in 54 days
|
|
|
AUG
31
Monday
|
in 82 days
|
|
|
AUG
31
Monday
|
in 82 days
|
|
|
NOV
30
Monday
|
in 173 days
|
|
|
NOV
30
Monday
|
in 173 days
|
|
|
DEC
25
Friday
|
Christmas Day
Bank
Public
|
in 198 days
|
|
DEC
26
Saturday
|
Boxing Day
Public
|
in 199 days
|
|
DEC
28
Monday
|
Boxing Day
Bank
Public
|
in 201 days
|
|
DEC
28
Monday
|
Boxing Day (observed)
Public
|
in 201 days
|
|
DEC
28
Monday
|
St. Stephen's Day
Public
|
in 201 days
|
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does the United Kingdom have in 2026?
The United Kingdom has 28 official public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in the United Kingdom?
The next public holiday in the United Kingdom is Scotland's participation in the FIFA World Cup final on June 15, 2026 (Monday).
Do public holidays in the United Kingdom fall on weekends?
Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.
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