🇬🇧 Public Holidays in United Kingdom 2026
United Kingdom has 14 public and regional holidays in 2026. The next nationwide holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (in 62 days).
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Local name | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day Public holiday | New Year's Day | Some regions (ENG, NIR, SCT, WLS) |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday | 2 January Public holiday | 2 January | Some regions (SCT) |
| March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day Public holiday | Saint Patrick's Day | Some regions (NIR) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday Public holiday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday Public holiday | Easter Monday | Some regions (ENG, WLS, NIR) |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday Public holiday | Early May Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday Public holiday | Spring Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| June 15, 2026 | Monday | World Cup Bank Holiday Public holiday | World Cup Bank Holiday | Some regions (SCT) |
| July 13, 2026 | Monday | Battle of the Boyne Public holiday | Battle of the Boyne | Some regions (NIR) |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday Public holiday | Summer Bank Holiday | Some regions (SCT) |
| August 31, 2026 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday Public holiday | Summer Bank Holiday | Some regions (ENG, WLS, NIR) |
| November 30, 2026 | Monday | Saint Andrew's Day Public holiday | Saint Andrew's Day | Some regions (SCT) |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Public holiday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | St. Stephen's Day Public holiday | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Regional holidays apply only in the listed states or provinces. Holiday dates are official where published; check with your employer or local authority for any last-minute changes.