United Kingdom Holidays

National and bank holidays for 2026

Year:

Holidays

National

Bank

January

New Year's Day bank

The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Thu, Jan 1

April

Good Friday bank

A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Fri, Apr 3

Easter Monday bank

The day after Easter Sunday, a bank holiday in the UK.

Mon, Apr 6

May

Early May Bank Holiday bank

The first Monday of May, traditionally associated with May Day celebrations.

Mon, May 4

Spring Bank Holiday bank

The last Monday of May, also known as the late May bank holiday.

Mon, May 25

August

Summer Bank Holiday bank

The last Monday of August in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Mon, Aug 31

December

Christmas Day bank

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Fri, Dec 25

Boxing Day bank

The day after Christmas Day. Observed Monday as December 26 falls on Saturday.

Mon, Dec 28

Actual: Sat, Dec 26

API Access

/national-holidays/api/GB/index.json View JSON

All available years for United Kingdom

/national-holidays/api/GB/2026.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/GB/2027.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/GB/2028.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/GB/2029.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/GB/2030.json View JSON

ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

GBR

Official Name

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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