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Public holidays in United Kingdom 2026
United Kingdom has 6 public holiday dates in 2026, 5 of them on a working day, and 4 long weekends. The next one is Christmas Day, in 46 days (Friday, December 25, 2026).
- Sat, Dec 26Boxing Dayin 47 days
- Mon, Dec 28Boxing Dayin 49 days
2026 holiday calendar
7 entries| Date | Day | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | passed |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | passed |
| May 4 | Mon | May Day | passed |
| May 25 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | passed |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | in 46 days |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day | in 47 days |
| Dec 28 | Mon | Boxing Day observed | in 49 days |
observed
When a holiday falls on a weekend, many countries give the day off on the nearest working day instead. That substitute day is the 'observed' holiday.
estimated
Islamic and some other lunar holidays begin when religious authorities sight the new crescent moon. We show the expected date; the real day can move by one day and is confirmed only shortly before.
regional
A holiday that applies only in some states, provinces or regions of the country, not nationwide.
Long weekends in 2026
Assumes a Saturday and Sunday weekend.
- Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5Good Friday3 days
- Sat, May 2 – Mon, May 4May Day3 days
- Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25Spring Bank Holiday3 days
- Fri, Dec 25 – Mon, Dec 28Christmas Day, Boxing Day4 days
Bridge days: 1 day off, 4+ days away
Take one working day off between a holiday and a weekend.
What is this?
A 'bridge day' is a single working day squeezed between a holiday and a weekend. Take it off and you get four or more days in a row for one day of leave.
- Take Fri, Jan 2New Year's Day4 days off
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Holidays by region in United Kingdom, 2026
4 regionsSome holidays apply only in one state, province or region. Pick yours to see the full calendar there.