Calendars
Public holidays in United Kingdom 2026
7 public holidays; 6 fall on a working day. The weekend in United Kingdom is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | May Day |
| Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Dayweekend |
| Monday | Boxing Dayobserved |
Notes
Observed means the day off is moved, usually to the next Monday, because the holiday falls on a weekend.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in United Kingdom. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.