Holidays in UK 2026

United Kingdom | England | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales

The number of public holidays varies from country to country in the United Kingdom in 2026. There are seven national public holidays (including the Summer Bank Holiday) and one to three other local holidays.

There are eight holidays in England and Wales, nine holidays in Scotland, and ten holidays in Northern Ireland.

Holiday Date Weekday Note
New Year's Day Jan 01, 2026 Thursday National Holiday
New Year Holiday Jan 02, 2026 Friday Scotland
St. Patrick's Day Mar 17, 2026 Tuesday Northern Ireland
Good Friday Apr 03, 2026 Friday National Holiday
Easter Monday Apr 06, 2026 Monday All except Scotland
Early May Bank Holiday May 04, 2026 Monday National Holiday
Spring Bank Holiday May 25, 2026 Monday National Holiday
Orangemen's Day Jul 12, 2026 Sunday Northern Ireland
Summer Bank Holiday Aug 03, 2026 Monday Scotland
Summer Bank Holiday Aug 31, 2026 Monday All except Scotland
St. Andrew's Day Nov 30, 2026 Monday Scotland
Christmas Day Dec 25, 2026 Friday National Holiday
Boxing Day Dec 26, 2026 Saturday National Holiday

Please also check the working days in the United Kingdom in 2026.

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