Complete list of 14 public holidays in United Kingdom for 2026, with weekdays and live countdown. Next up: Saint Andrew's Day on November 30, 2026 β 88 days to go.
14 holidays listed for United Kingdom in 2026, of which 5 are observed nationwide. Every entry shows the exact date, weekday, scope and a live countdown.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONTH 1 | |||
| 2026-01-01Thursday | New Year's Day | PublicRegional | Past |
| 2026-01-02Friday | 2 January | PublicRegional | Past |
| MONTH 3 | |||
| 2026-03-17Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day | PublicRegional | Past |
| MONTH 4 | |||
| 2026-04-03Friday | Good Friday | Public | Past |
| 2026-04-06Monday | Easter Monday | PublicRegional | Past |
| MONTH 5 | |||
| 2026-05-04Monday | Early May Bank Holiday | Public | Past |
| 2026-05-25Monday | Spring Bank Holiday | Public | Past |
| MONTH 6 | |||
| 2026-06-15Monday | World Cup Bank Holiday | PublicRegional | Past |
| MONTH 7 | |||
| 2026-07-13Monday | Battle of the Boyne | PublicRegional | Past |
| MONTH 8 | |||
| 2026-08-03Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | PublicRegional | Past |
| 2026-08-31Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | PublicRegional | Past |
| MONTH 11 | |||
| 2026-11-30Monday | Saint Andrew's Day | PublicRegional | in β¦ d |
| MONTH 12 | |||
| 2026-12-25Friday | Christmas Day | Public | in β¦ d |
| 2026-12-28Monday | St. Stephen's Day | Public | in β¦ d |
How many public holidays are there in 2026?
14 (including 5 nationwide).
When is the next holiday in 2026?
Saint Andrew's Day on 2026-11-30 β 88 days from today.
What are the major holidays in 2026?
New Year's Day, 2 January, Saint Patrick's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, World Cup Bank Holiday and more β see the full table above.
Is the data accurate?
Data comes from the open-source Nager.Date database, updated automatically.