Public holidays in United Kingdom, 2026
United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2026. The next one is Christmas Day on 25 December, a Friday. One falls on a weekend, so 7 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
| 28 December | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, United Kingdom's 8 holidays give 7 actual days away from work , because 1 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2026?
8, of which 7 fall on a working day and 1 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in United Kingdom fall on a weekend in 2026?
Boxing Day (26 December, Saturday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.