Public holidays
United Kingdom public holidays 2026
Every public holiday in United Kingdom for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →
The best long weekends in United Kingdom, 2026
- Good Friday — 2026-04-03 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Early May Bank Holiday — 2026-05-04 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Spring Bank Holiday — 2026-05-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Christmas Day — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Boxing Day — 2026-12-28 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
All United Kingdom public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2026-05-04 | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday |
| 2026-05-25 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-28 | Monday | Boxing Day |