Looking for the definitive list of UK bank holidays for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 2026? For those who like to plan ahead, we've put together this little reference page to help you organise your 2026.

Make that long weekend a little longer, climb another mountain or linger in the lounger another day. Grab your planner, calendar or diary and get planning to make the most of the extra time off. 

Find 2024 bank holidays here and 2025 bank holidays here.

2026 UK Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays 2026 - England and Wales

1 January - New Year’s Day - THURSDAY
3 April - Good Friday - FRIDAY
6 April - Easter Monday - MONDAY
4 May - Early May bank holiday - MONDAY
25 May - Spring bank holiday - MONDAY
31 August - Summer bank holiday - MONDAY
25 December - Christmas Day - FRIDAY
28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day) - MONDAY

Bank Holidays 2026 - Scotland

1 January - New Year’s Day - THURSDAY
2 January - 2nd January  - FRIDAY
3 April - Good Friday - FRIDAY
6 April - Easter Monday - MONDAY
4 May - Early May bank holiday - MONDAY
25 May - Spring bank holiday - MONDAY
31 August - Summer bank holiday - MONDAY
30 November - St Andrew's Day - MONDAY
25 December - Christmas Day - FRIDAY
28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day) - MONDAY

Bank Holidays 2026 - Northern Ireland

1 January - New Year’s Day - THURSDAY
17 March - St Patrick’s Day - TUESDAY
3 April - Good Friday - FRIDAY
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 - MONDAY
25 December - Christmas Day - FRIDAY
28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day) - MONDAY

 

For the most accurate, complete and up to date information, please find the official gov.uk list of UK bank holidays here