British Public Holidays 2026
British national holidays 2026 — official calendar for United Kingdom
8 public holidays · Official national calendar
United Kingdom observes 8 official public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday. On these dates, government offices, banks, and most schools are closed. Dates are sourced from the official national calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
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Holiday data is sourced from official government calendars and may vary by region or state. Some countries have additional regional public holidays not listed here. Always verify with your local authority.