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Public Holidays in United Kingdom — 2026
United Kingdom observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Regional | |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | 2 January | Regional | |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional | |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Regional | |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, June 15, 2026 | World Cup Bank Holiday | Regional | |
| Monday, July 13, 2026 | Battle of the Boyne | Regional | |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional | |
| Monday, August 31, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional | |
| Monday, November 30, 2026 | Saint Andrew's Day | Regional | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, December 28, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 22 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Saturday, January 2, 2027 | 2 January |
| Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Monday, May 31, 2027 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday, July 12, 2027 | Battle of the Boyne |
| Monday, August 2, 2027 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Monday, August 30, 2027 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Tuesday, November 30, 2027 | Saint Andrew's Day |
| Monday, December 27, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday, December 28, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.