🇬🇧Official Statutory Gazette Data
United Kingdom Public Holidays 2026
Full schedule of statutory national holidays, bank holidays, and long weekend opportunities in United Kingdom.
Total Public Holidays
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Official statutory & bank daysNatural Long Weekends
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United Kingdom 2026 Interactive Calendar
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Monthly List of Public Holidays (2026)
January (1)
New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1, 2026
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April (2)
Good Friday
Fri, Apr 3, 2026
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Easter Monday
Mon, Apr 6, 2026
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May (2)
Early May Bank Holiday
Mon, May 4, 2026
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Spring Bank Holiday
Mon, May 25, 2026
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August (1)
Summer Bank Holiday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
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December (2)
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
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Boxing Day (Substitute)
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about public holidays, long weekends, and PTO planning.
Statutory public holidays typically designate mandatory paid days off for government and standard commercial employers. However, retail, hospitality, and essential services may operate under substitute holiday pay rules according to local labor regulations.