🇬🇧 UK Bank Holidays
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All bank holidays for England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland — 2026–2033. Substitute days included.
📅 Today (26 April 2026) isnota bank holiday in England & Wales
8🏴 England & Wales
9🏴 Scotland
10🇮🇪 N. Ireland
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📅 Bank Holidays by Year
New Year's Day
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2nd January
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Orangemen's Day / Battle of the Boyne
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Summer Bank Holiday
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Summer Bank Holiday
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St Andrew's Day
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Year's Day
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St Patrick's Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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Early May Bank Holiday
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Orangemen's Day / Battle of the Boyne
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Summer Bank Holiday
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Summer Bank Holiday
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St Andrew's Day
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Year's Day
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2nd January
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St Patrick's Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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Orangemen's Day / Battle of the Boyne
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Summer Bank Holiday
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Summer Bank Holiday
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St Andrew's Day
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Year's Day
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St Patrick's Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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Early May Bank Holiday
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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St Patrick's Day
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Good Friday
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Early May Bank Holiday
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Orangemen's Day / Battle of the Boyne
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Summer Bank Holiday
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Year's Day
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2nd January
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St Patrick's Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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Early May Bank Holiday
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Spring Bank Holiday
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Orangemen's Day / Battle of the Boyne
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Summer Bank Holiday
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Summer Bank Holiday
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St Andrew's Day
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Year's Day
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2nd January
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St Patrick's Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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Early May Bank Holiday
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Spring Bank Holiday
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Orangemen's Day / Battle of the Boyne
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Summer Bank Holiday
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Summer Bank Holiday
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St Andrew's Day
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Year's Day
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2nd January
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St Patrick's Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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Early May Bank Holiday
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Spring Bank Holiday
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Orangemen's Day / Battle of the Boyne
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Summer Bank Holiday
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Summer Bank Holiday
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St Andrew's Day
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Boxing Day
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📋 Quick Reference: Key Dates 2026–2033
| Year | 🐣 Easter Sunday | 🌷 May Day | 🌸 Spring BH | ☀️ Summer BH | 🎄 Christmas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Now | Sun 5 Apr | Mon 4 May | Mon 25 May | Mon 31 Aug | Fri 25 Dec |
| 2027 | Sun 28 Mar | Mon 3 May | Mon 31 May | Mon 30 Aug | Mon 27 Dec |
| 2028 | Sun 16 Apr | Mon 1 May | Mon 29 May | Mon 28 Aug | Mon 25 Dec |
| 2029 | Sun 1 Apr | Mon 7 May | Mon 28 May | Mon 27 Aug | Tue 25 Dec |
| 2030 | Sun 21 Apr | Mon 6 May | Mon 27 May | Mon 26 Aug | Wed 25 Dec |
| 2031 | Sun 13 Apr | Mon 5 May | Mon 26 May | Mon 25 Aug | Thu 25 Dec |
| 2032 | Sun 28 Mar | Mon 3 May | Mon 31 May | Mon 30 Aug | Mon 27 Dec |
| 2033 | Sun 17 Apr | Mon 2 May | Mon 30 May | Mon 29 Aug | Tue 27 Dec |
🗺️ How Bank Holidays Differ Across the UK
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England & Wales
8 bank holidays in 2026
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Early May Bank Holiday
- Spring Bank Holiday
- Summer Bank Holiday(last Mon Aug)
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
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Scotland
9 bank holidays in 2026
- New Year's Day
- 2nd January✦ extra
- Good Friday
- No Easter Monday
- Early May Bank Holiday
- Spring Bank Holiday
- Summer Bank Holiday(1st Mon Aug)
- St Andrew's Day✦ extra
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
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Northern Ireland
10 bank holidays in 2026
- New Year's Day
- St Patrick's Day✦ extra
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Early May Bank Holiday
- Spring Bank Holiday
- Orangemen's Day✦ extra
- Summer Bank Holiday(last Mon Aug)
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next UK bank holiday in 2026?
The next bank holiday in England & Wales isEarly May Bank HolidayonMonday, 4 May 2026.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend?
When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, asubstitute dayis given — usually the following Monday. If both Christmas Day (25 Dec) and Boxing Day (26 Dec) fall on a weekend, two substitute days are given the following Monday and Tuesday. This calculator automatically applies all substitute day rules.
Do Scotland and Northern Ireland have different bank holidays?
Yes. Scotland has two extra bank holidays:2nd JanuaryandSt Andrew's Day(30 November). Scotland also does not observe Easter Monday, and its Summer Bank Holiday falls on the1st Monday of Augustrather than the last. Northern Ireland has two extra holidays:St Patrick's Day(17 March) andOrangemen's Day(12 July).
Are bank holidays the same as public holidays in the UK?
In everyday language, "bank holiday" and "public holiday" are used interchangeably in the UK. Strictly speaking, bank holidays are defined under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. Employers are not legally required to give bank holidays as paid leave unless it is stated in the employment contract, though most do.
How are Easter dates calculated?
Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March (the spring equinox). This is calculated using the Gregorian calendar algorithm. Good Friday is always 2 days before Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday is the day after. Because the date depends on the lunar calendar, Easter can fall anywhere between 22 March and 25 April.