2026 UK Bank Holidays and Special Occasions

All bank holidays are accurate at the time of publishing but are subject to change depending on what country you live in. Please make sure you check any dates with your own countries bank holidays before booking any holidays. * When the usual date of a bank or public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a ‘substitute day’ is given, normally the following Monday.

When is the next Bank Holiday or Special Occasion in the UK 2026?

The holidays include those for England, Northern Ireland  Scotland and Wales. All bank holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing. Please make sure you check any dates with your own countries Bank holidays before booking any holidays or arrangements.

2026 Bank Holidays and Special Occasions in the UK

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*Visit gov.uk for more information