UK Bank Holidays 2026
The complete list of public holidays in the United Kingdom for 2026, broken down by region. England & Wales has 8 bank holidays, Scotland has 10, and Northern Ireland has 10.
All UK bank holidays in 2026
Each row shows which regions observe the date. Click any holiday for full detail.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | E&W, Scotland, NI |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | 2nd January | Scotland |
| 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | St Patrick’s Day | NI |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | E&W, Scotland, NI |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | E&W, NI |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Early May bank holiday | E&W, Scotland, NI |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Spring bank holiday | E&W, Scotland, NI |
| 15 June 2026 | Monday | World Cup bank holiday | Scotland |
| 13 July 2026 | Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute) | NI |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | Summer bank holiday | Scotland |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | Summer bank holiday | E&W, NI |
| 30 November 2026 | Monday | St Andrew’s Day | Scotland |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | E&W, Scotland, NI |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute) | E&W, Scotland, NI |
Calendar view (2026)
Bank holidays in England & Wales highlighted. Use the region links below for Scotland or Northern Ireland.
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By region
Plan your annual leave for 2026
Pair your annual leave with the 2026 bank holidays to maximise consecutive days off. Common allowances:
- 20 days of leave can yield 5 breaks totalling ~30 days off.
- 25 days of leave can yield 5 breaks totalling ~37 days off.
- 28 days of leave (UK statutory minimum) can yield ~40 days off across the year.
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2026? +
In 2026 there are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales, 10 in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland.
When is the first bank holiday in 2026? +
The first UK bank holiday of 2026 is New Year’s Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
How can I get the most days off in 2026? +
Use our Leave Optimiser — it calculates the optimal placement of annual leave around 2026's bank holidays for your region.