Public holidays in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 8 Public
- 3 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| March 15 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 4 | Monday | Early May bank holiday | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Spring bank holiday | Public |
| June 21 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| December 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does the United Kingdom have in 2026?
- The United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in the United Kingdom in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in the United Kingdom fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 1 of them: Boxing Day.
Regions with their own holidays
These 5 regions observe holidays the rest of the country does not.