UK Bank Holidays 2026 & 2027

Official public holiday dates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — with interactive calendars, working day calculator and printable views.

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Bank holidays remaining in 2027
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England & Wales holidays per year
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Scotland holidays per year
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N. Ireland holidays per year

Bank Holidays 2026

All public holidays across the UK in 2026 — view full year calendar

1
JAN
2026
New Year's Day
E&W, Scot, NI
2
JAN
2026
2nd January
Scot
17
MAR
2026
St Patrick's Day
NI
3
APR
2026
Good Friday
E&W, Scot, NI
6
APR
2026
Easter Monday
E&W, NI
4
MAY
2026
Early May Bank Holiday
E&W, Scot, NI
25
MAY
2026
Spring Bank Holiday
E&W, Scot, NI
3
AUG
2026
Summer Bank Holiday
Scot
In 39 days
31
AUG
2026
Summer Bank Holiday
E&W, NI
In 67 days
30
NOV
2026
St Andrew's Day
Scot
In 158 days
25
DEC
2026
Christmas Day
E&W, Scot, NI
In 183 days
28
DEC
2026
Boxing Day (subst.)
E&W, Scot, NI
In 186 days
1
JAN
2026
New Year's Day
E&W, Scot, NI
3
APR
2026
Good Friday
E&W, Scot, NI
6
APR
2026
Easter Monday
E&W, NI
4
MAY
2026
Early May Bank Holiday
E&W, Scot, NI
25
MAY
2026
Spring Bank Holiday
E&W, Scot, NI
31
AUG
2026
Summer Bank Holiday
E&W, NI
In 67 days
25
DEC
2026
Christmas Day
E&W, Scot, NI
In 183 days
28
DEC
2026
Boxing Day (subst.)
E&W, Scot, NI
In 186 days
1
JAN
2026
New Year's Day
E&W, Scot, NI
2
JAN
2026
2nd January
Scot
3
APR
2026
Good Friday
E&W, Scot, NI
4
MAY
2026
Early May Bank Holiday
E&W, Scot, NI
25
MAY
2026
Spring Bank Holiday
E&W, Scot, NI
3
AUG
2026
Summer Bank Holiday
Scot
In 39 days
30
NOV
2026
St Andrew's Day
Scot
In 158 days
25
DEC
2026
Christmas Day
E&W, Scot, NI
In 183 days
28
DEC
2026
Boxing Day (subst.)
E&W, Scot, NI
In 186 days
1
JAN
2026
New Year's Day
E&W, Scot, NI
17
MAR
2026
St Patrick's Day
NI
3
APR
2026
Good Friday
E&W, Scot, NI
6
APR
2026
Easter Monday
E&W, NI
4
MAY
2026
Early May Bank Holiday
E&W, Scot, NI
25
MAY
2026
Spring Bank Holiday
E&W, Scot, NI
31
AUG
2026
Summer Bank Holiday
E&W, NI
In 67 days
25
DEC
2026
Christmas Day
E&W, Scot, NI
In 183 days
28
DEC
2026
Boxing Day (subst.)
E&W, Scot, NI
In 186 days

Interactive Calendar

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2027 Bank Holidays

Upcoming 2027 bank holidays — view all 2027

1
JAN
2027
New Year's Day
E&W, Scot, NI
In 190 days
4
JAN
2027
2nd January (subst.)
Scot
In 193 days
17
MAR
2027
St Patrick's Day
NI
In 265 days
26
MAR
2027
Good Friday
E&W, Scot, NI
In 274 days
29
MAR
2027
Easter Monday
E&W, NI
In 277 days

Tools & Resources

Everything you need to plan around UK bank holidays

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Working Day Calculator
Calculate working days between dates, excluding weekends and bank holidays
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Printable Calendars
Download and print monthly or yearly calendars with bank holidays marked
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Yearly View
See all 12 months side by side with bank holidays for any year
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Monthly View
Detailed month-by-month breakdown of holidays and working days
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Bank Holidays 2028
Plan ahead — view all confirmed 2028 UK bank holidays
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FAQs
Common questions about UK bank holidays and entitlements

Complete List: Bank Holidays 2026

All 2026 UK bank holidays with regional coverage — yearly calendar view

💡 Note on regional differences Scotland has additional holidays such as 2nd January and St Andrew's Day. Northern Ireland also observes St Patrick's Day. Use the working day calculator to calculate exact working days by region.
Date Day Holiday Region
1 JanuaryThursdayNew Year's DayAll UK
2 JanuaryFriday2nd JanuaryScot
17 MarchTuesdaySt Patrick's DayNI
3 AprilFridayGood FridayAll UK
6 AprilMondayEaster MondayAll UK
4 MayMondayEarly May Bank HolidayAll UK
25 MayMondaySpring Bank HolidayAll UK
3 AugustMondaySummer Bank HolidayScot
31 AugustMondaySummer Bank HolidayAll UK
30 NovemberMondaySt Andrew's DayScot
25 DecemberFridayChristmas DayAll UK
28 DecemberMondayBoxing Day (subst.)All UK

Also see: Bank holidays 2027 · Bank holidays 2028

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UK public and bank holidays

What is a bank holiday in the UK? ▾
A bank holiday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom when banks and many businesses are closed. There are currently 8 bank holidays per year in England and Wales, 9 in Scotland, and 10 in Northern Ireland. They are set by government legislation under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.
Am I entitled to time off on bank holidays? ▾
There is no automatic legal right to time off on bank holidays — it depends on your employment contract. Many employers include bank holidays in annual leave entitlement. If you are required to work on a bank holiday, your employer may offer enhanced pay or a day off in lieu, but this is not legally required unless stated in your contract.
Why does Scotland have different bank holidays? ▾
Scotland has its own legal system and separate bank holiday legislation. Scottish-specific holidays include 2nd January and St Andrew's Day (30 November). Scotland also does not observe Easter Monday as a bank holiday, unlike England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Use our yearly calendar to compare regions side-by-side.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend? ▾
When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a "substitute" bank holiday is given on the following Monday (or Friday in some cases). For example, if Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the bank holiday is moved to Monday 26 December, and Boxing Day substitute is on Tuesday 27 December.
How do I calculate working days excluding bank holidays? ▾
Use our Working Day Calculator to count working days between two dates, automatically excluding weekends and UK bank holidays for your chosen region. This is useful for calculating notice periods, payment terms, delivery times, and project deadlines.
Are there bank holidays in 2027? ▾
Yes — there are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales in 2027, 9 in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland. View all 2027 bank holidays.