Public holidays 2026 in United Kingdom
Official holiday calendar, long weekends and working days.
8
holidays
1
long weekends
254
working days
Next holiday: Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026 · in 64 days
| Date | Day | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| May 4 | Monday | Early May bank holiday | National |
| May 25 | Monday | Spring bank holiday | National |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | National |
| December 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | National |
2026 holidays by nation
In 2026 there are 8 official public holidays in United Kingdom. 1 fall on a weekend, so the year has 254 working days (Monday to Friday).
The next holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (64 days away).
Long weekends 2026 in United Kingdom
We found 1 possible long weekend: take the listed days off to join the holiday and the weekend.
| Holiday | Days to take off | Total days off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday January 2 | 4 days |
Working days per month in 2026
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
8 official holidays, 7 of them on weekdays.
Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026.
254 working days (Monday to Friday) in United Kingdom.