What Are the Official UK Bank Holidays in 2026?
In 2026, the official UK bank holidays are as follows:
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- New Year’s Day – Thursday, 1 January
- 2nd January (Scotland only) – Friday, 2 January
- St Patrick’s Day (Northern Ireland only) – Tuesday, 17 March
- Good Friday – Friday, 3 April
- Easter Monday (Not observed in Scotland) – Monday, 6 April
- Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 4 May
- Spring Bank Holiday – Monday, 25 May
- Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (Northern Ireland) – Monday, 13 July (Substitute Day)
- Summer Bank Holiday
- Scotland: Monday, 3 August
- England, Wales & Northern Ireland: Monday, 31 August
- St Andrew’s Day (Scotland only) – Monday, 30 November
- Christmas Day – Friday, 25 December
- Boxing Day – Monday, 28 December (Substitute Day)
Bank Holidays 2026 by country
These holidays offer a valuable opportunity for rest, cultural celebrations, and extended weekends with family and friends. Be sure to check which apply in your region, as some are nation-specific.
Bank Holidays 2026 England & Wales
Below is a list of all public holidays for 2026. These holidays will happen in both England and Wales:
- Thursday, 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday, 3 April – Good Friday
- Monday, 6 April – Easter Monday
- Monday, 4 May – Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday, 25 May – Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, 31 August – Summer Bank Holiday
- Friday, 25 December – Christmas Day
- Monday, 28 December – Boxing Day (Substitute Day)
UK Bank Holidays 2026: Scotland
Which UK public holidays will happen in Scotland in 2026? Here is how to keep your calendar updated:
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- Thursday, 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday, 2 January – 2nd January
- Friday, 3 April – Good Friday
- Monday, 4 May – Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday, 25 May – Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, 3 August – Summer Bank Holiday
- Monday, 30 November – St Andrew’s Day
- Friday, 25 December – Christmas Day
- Monday, 28 December – Boxing Day (Substitute Day)
Bank holidays in Northern Ireland 2026
Explore the special bank holidays that are unique to Northern Ireland in 2026. If you live in Northern Ireland, here is what you can look forward to regarding bank holidays in your area in 2026:
- Thursday, 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Tuesday, 17 March – St Patrick’s Day
- Friday, 3 April – Good Friday
- Monday, 6 April – Easter Monday
- Monday, 4 May – Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday, 25 May – Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, 13 July – Battle of the Boyne (Substitute Day)
- Monday, 31 August – Summer Bank Holiday
- Friday, 25 December – Christmas Day
- Monday, 28 December – Boxing Day (Substitute Day)
When is Easter in 2026?
In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on 5 April.
2026 Bank Holiday Summary
Here’s a quick overview of the official UK bank holidays in 2026:
- In 2026, the official UK bank holidays include: New Year’s Day (January 1), 2nd January (January 2 – Scotland only), St Patrick’s Day (March 17 – Northern Ireland only), Good Friday (April 3), Easter Monday (April 6 – not observed in Scotland), Early May Bank Holiday (May 4), Spring Bank Holiday (May 25), Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (July 13 – Northern Ireland, substitute day), Summer Bank Holiday (August 3 – Scotland only), Summer Bank Holiday (August 31 – England, Wales, and Northern Ireland), St Andrew’s Day (November 30 – Scotland only), Christmas Day (December 25), and Boxing Day (observed as a substitute on December 28).
