2026 UK bank holidays
Upcoming UK bank holidays in 2026
The UK will observe a number of bank holidays throughout 2026. Why not make a note of them now so you can make best use of time and plan some fun activities with friends and family?
Date | Bank holiday | Region | Day |
January 1st, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | Thursday |
January 2nd, 2026 | 2nd January | Scotland | Friday |
March 17th, 2026 | St Patrick's Day | Northern Ireland | Tuesday |
April 3rd, 2026 | Good Friday | Nationwide | Friday |
April 6th, 2026 | Easter Monday | England, Wales, Northern Ireland | Monday |
May 4th, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday (May Day) | Nationwide | Monday |
May 25th, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday | Nationwide | Monday |
July 12th, 2026 | Battle of the Boyne (The Twelfth/Orangemen's Day) | Northern Ireland | Sunday |
July 13th, 2026 | Substitute day (for Battle of the Boyne) | Northern Ireland | Monday |
August 3rd, 2026 | August Bank Holiday (Scotland) | Scotland | Monday |
August 31st, 2026 | August Bank Holiday | England, Wales, Northern Ireland | Monday |
November 30th, 2026 | St Andrew's Day | Scotland | Monday |
December 25th, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | Friday |
December 26th, 2026 | Boxing Day | Nationwide | Saturday |
December 28th, 2026 | Substitute day (for Boxing Day) | Nationwide | Monday |