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For work schedules, a public holiday is not always the same as a non-working day for every employer. Regional holidays can also apply only in part of United Kingdom.
UK bank holidays 2026
Official UK bank-holiday dates for 2026, separated by England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2026 bank holiday dates
January 1, 2026
New Year’s Day
Regional · England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
January 2, 2026
2nd January
Regional · Scotland
March 17, 2026
St Patrick’s Day
Regional · Northern Ireland
April 3, 2026
Good Friday
Regional · England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
Regional · England & Wales, Northern Ireland
May 4, 2026
Early May bank holiday
Regional · England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
May 25, 2026
Spring bank holiday
Regional · England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
June 15, 2026
World Cup bank holiday
Regional · Scotland
July 13, 2026
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day)
Regional · Northern Ireland
August 3, 2026
Summer bank holiday
Regional · Scotland
August 31, 2026
Summer bank holiday
Regional · England & Wales, Northern Ireland
November 30, 2026
St Andrew’s Day
Regional · Scotland
December 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Regional · England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
December 28, 2026
Boxing Day (substitute day)
Regional · England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Source: GOV.UK official bank-holiday schedule. Regional labels show England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.