United Kingdom Public Holidays for
United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2026. 7 fall on weekdays, 1 on weekends.
All 8 public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday(weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Plan your time off
7 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 2 – Apr 6
Good Friday, Easter Monday
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 3 – Apr 7
Good Friday, Easter Monday
5 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 28
Christmas Day, Boxing Day +1
5 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 25 – Dec 29
Christmas Day, Boxing Day +1
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
New Year's Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 2 – May 5
Early May bank holiday
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 23 – May 26
Spring bank holiday
6 days off · 2 leave days
Apr 1 – Apr 6
Good Friday, Easter Monday
6 days off · 2 leave days
Apr 2 – Apr 7
Good Friday, Easter Monday
6 days off · 2 leave days
Apr 3 – Apr 8
Good Friday, Easter Monday
Leave entitlements in United Kingdom
UK workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave per year for full-time employees. This can include the 8 public bank holidays, meaning some employers offer 20 days plus bank holidays. Part-time workers receive a pro-rata amount.