Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2026 annual leave in United Kingdom
United Kingdom’s 2026 public holidays create 5 long-weekend opportunities — 5 free, 0with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in United Kingdom, 2026
- Good Friday — 2026-04-03 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Early May Bank Holiday — 2026-05-04 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Spring Bank Holiday — 2026-05-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Christmas Day — 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Boxing Day — 2026-12-28 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.