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Is today a public holiday in United Kingdom?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in the United Kingdom. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Europe/London time
United Kingdom, this month public holiday
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in United Kingdom?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.

Next public holiday in United Kingdom

Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Spring bank holiday on 25 May 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in United Kingdom

HolidayDateWhen
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026in 70 days
Boxing Day (substitute day)substituteMonday 28 December 2026in 72 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Good FridayFriday 26 March 2027in 160 days
Easter MondayMonday 29 March 2027in 163 days

Public holidays in United Kingdom in 2026

United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
4 May 2026MondayEarly May bank holiday
25 May 2026MondaySpring bank holiday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendBoxing Day
28 December 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)substitute

Long weekends in United Kingdom in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 DecemberBoxing Day (substitute day): Mon 28 December

Public holidays in United Kingdom in 2027

United Kingdom has 9 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in United Kingdom

Is today a public holiday in United Kingdom?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in the United Kingdom, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in United Kingdom?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.

What is the next public holiday in United Kingdom?

The next public holiday in the United Kingdom is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.

How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2026?

United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2026. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.

Does United Kingdom move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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