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Public holidays in United Kingdom in 2026
United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. December has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in United Kingdom
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day)substitute |
Long weekends in United Kingdom in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilEarly May bank holiday: Mon 4 MaySpring bank holiday: Mon 25 MayChristmas Day: Fri 25 DecemberBoxing Day (substitute day): Mon 28 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026