United Kingdom
UK bank holidays
The next bank holiday in the United Kingdom is Christmas Day, in 87 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.
Next bank holiday
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026 · in 87 days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | |
| Nov 30Monday | Saint Andrew's DayScotland |
| December 2026 | |
| Dec 25Friday | Christmas DayNationwide |
| Dec 26Saturday | Boxing DayNationwide |
| Dec 28Monday | Boxing Day Day off in lieuNationwide |
| January 2027 | |
| Jan 1Friday | New Year's DayNationwide |
| Jan 2Saturday | New Year HolidayScotland |
| Jan 4Monday | New Year Holiday Day off in lieuScotland |
| March 2027 | |
| Mar 17Wednesday | Saint Patrick's DayNorthern Ireland |
| Mar 26Friday | Good FridayNationwide |
| Mar 29Monday | Easter MondayEngland, Northern Ireland, Wales |
| May 2027 | |
| May 3Monday | May DayNationwide |
| May 31Monday | Spring Bank HolidayNationwide |
| July 2027 | |
| Jul 12Monday | Battle of the BoyneNorthern Ireland |
| August 2027 | |
| Aug 2Monday | Summer Bank HolidayScotland |
| Aug 30Monday | Late Summer Bank HolidayEngland, Northern Ireland, Wales |
Bank holidays by year
Regional holidays
4 regions of the United Kingdom have extra days off on top of the nationwide ones. The number shows how many each adds in 2026; the year pages list them by name.
- England+2
- Northern Ireland+5
- Scotland+4
- Wales+2
Holidays in other countries
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next bank holiday in the United Kingdom?
Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 87 days.
How many bank holidays does the United Kingdom have in 2026?
6 nationwide bank holidays, plus regional days that vary by region. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.
Where do these dates come from?
From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.