Public Holidays in United Kingdom 2026 🇬🇧
United Kingdom has 3 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on 25. Dec. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in United Kingdom.
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All Holidays
Upcoming Holidays
This year, United Kingdom observes 7 public holidays , with 8 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25. Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Spring Bank Holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday | Boxing Day (observed) | Public holiday |
Holidays in different states:
State & Regional Holidays in United Kingdom
England Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Late Summer Bank Holiday | Public holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday | Boxing Day (observed) | Public holiday |
Northern Ireland Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Late Summer Bank Holiday | Public holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday | Boxing Day (observed) | Public holiday |
Scotland Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | Public holiday | |
| Monday | Saint Andrew's Day | Public holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday | Boxing Day (observed) | Public holiday |
Wales Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Late Summer Bank Holiday | Public holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday | Boxing Day (observed) | Public holiday |
