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2026 · England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland
UK bank holidays 2026
There are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales in 2026, 10 in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland. The first is New Year’s Day on Thursday 1 January 2026.
| Holiday | England & Wales | Scotland | N. Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thu 1 Jan | Thu 1 Jan | Thu 1 Jan |
| 2nd January | — | Fri 2 Jan | — |
| St Patrick’s Day | — | — | Tue 17 Mar |
| Good Friday | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 3 Apr |
| Easter Monday | Mon 6 Apr | — | Mon 6 Apr |
| Early May bank holiday | Mon 4 May | Mon 4 May | Mon 4 May |
| Spring bank holiday | Mon 25 May | Mon 25 May | Mon 25 May |
| World Cup bank holiday | — | Mon 15 Jun | — |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) | — | — | Mon 13 Julsub |
| Summer bank holiday | Mon 31 Aug | Mon 3 Aug | Mon 31 Aug |
| St Andrew’s Day | — | Mon 30 Nov | — |
| Christmas Day | Fri 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec |
| Boxing Day | Mon 28 Decsub | Mon 28 Decsub | Mon 28 Decsub |
| Total | 8 days | 10 days | 10 days |
2026 calendar
Red days are UK-wide; blue days only apply in some nations. Printable A4 version →
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2026?
England and Wales: 8. Scotland: 10. Northern Ireland: 10.
When is the first bank holiday of 2026?
New Year’s Day, on Thursday 1 January 2026.
When is Easter 2026?
Good Friday is Friday 3 April 2026 and Easter Monday is Monday 6 April 2026. Easter Monday is not a bank holiday in Scotland. Easter dates for other years.
When are the Christmas bank holidays in 2026?
Christmas Day: Friday 25 December 2026. Boxing Day (substitute day): Monday 28 December 2026.
Are there any extra bank holidays in 2026?
World Cup bank holiday on Monday 15 June 2026 (Scotland).
Which bank holidays are substitute days in 2026?
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (Monday 13 July 2026); Boxing Day (Monday 28 December 2026).