Holidays in United Kingdom 2026

Here are presented the dates and details for public holidays in United Kingdom during 2026.
You can click on a holiday to get more detailed information.

The ".ics-file" button lets you download and import the public holidays into your preferred calendar tool. The downloaded file is in iCalendar format and is stored with the file extension ".ics".

The "Add to calendar" button lets you subscribe to an iCalendar link from your calendar app and this way your calendar will be kept up to date with public holidays.

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https://ical-holidays.com/en/holidays/uk/2024/calendar

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Date	Day	Holiday	Comments	Details
January 1, 2026 Thursday	Thursday	New Year's Day	Official Full Day	Show
April 3, 2026 Friday	Friday	Good Friday	Official Full Day	Show
April 6, 2026 Monday	Monday	Easter Monday	Official Full Day	Show
May 4, 2026 Monday	Monday	Early May bank holiday	Official Full Day	Show
May 25, 2026 Monday	Monday	Spring bank holiday	Official Full Day	Show
August 31, 2026 Monday	Monday	Summer bank holiday	Official Full Day	Show
December 25, 2026 Friday	Friday	Christmas Day	Official Full Day	Show
December 26, 2026 Saturday	Saturday	Boxing Day	Official Full Day	Show
December 28, 2026 Monday	Monday	Boxing Day - Observance	Official Full Day	Show

Non-Official = Not an official public holiday (red day), but is often a half working day

Official = Official public holiday, most often a full day

Sunday= Counted as a Sunday and is work free according to Uks vacation legislation

If the public holiday occurs on a weekend then it will be observed on the following weekday.