UK Bank Holidays 2026 and 2027
UK bank holidays for 2026 and 2027: 8 dates with weekdays, plus observances, including Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
All 2026 UK holidays and observances
Browse the dates below, filter by name or type, or open a holiday for its dates in the next five years.
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13 dates
| Holiday | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Bank holiday | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Bank holiday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Bank holiday | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| St. George's Day | Observance | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Bank holiday | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Bank holiday | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Bank holiday | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| Guy Fawkes Night | Observance | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Observance | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Christmas Eve | Observance | Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Bank holiday | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Bank holiday | Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
| New Year's Eve | Observance | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
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2027 UK public holidays
Planning ahead? These are the 2027 dates; each holiday page lists five years.
| Holiday | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | Friday |
| Easter Monday | March 29, 2027 | Monday |
| Early May Bank Holiday | May 3, 2027 | Monday |
| Spring Bank Holiday | May 31, 2027 | Monday |
| Summer Bank Holiday | August 30, 2027 | Monday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Saturday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2027 | Sunday |
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FAQ
How are 2026 UK holiday dates calculated?
Each date is worked out from the rule that sets it: a fixed day, a weekday such as the fourth Thursday of November, or the date of Easter. Nothing is typed in by hand for one year.
How many holidays are listed for 2026?
13 in all: 8 public holidays and 5 widely kept observances.
When is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 is Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Where can I print a 2026 calendar?
Print any month page and mark the UK holidays by hand; each holiday in the table links to its date page.