As people return to work in 2026 after the Christmas break, the next bank holiday is on everyone's mind. Last year's August bank holiday saw record temperatures of 29.1C in Hawarden, Flintshire. Many hoped for an extra day off when the Lionesses won the Euros, but instead the team received a Downing Street reception.
Key Events in 2026
The men's football World Cup heads to the United States, while the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. An extra bank holiday is unlikely after the 2023 coronation of King Charles III.
Next Bank Holiday
Northern Ireland enjoys St Patrick's Day on 17 March, while the rest of the UK gets Good Friday on 3 April.
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Confirmed Bank Holiday Dates 2026
England and Wales
- Friday, 3 April - Good Friday
- Monday, 6 April - Easter Monday
- Monday, 4 May - Early May bank holiday
- Monday, 25 May - Spring bank holiday
- Monday, 31 August - Summer bank holiday
- Friday, 25 December - Christmas Day
- Monday, 28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)
Scotland
- Friday, 3 April - Good Friday
- Monday, 4 May - Early May bank holiday
- Monday, 25 May - Spring bank holiday
- Monday, 3 August - Summer bank holiday
- Monday, 30 November - St Andrew's Day
- Friday, 25 December - Christmas Day
- Monday, 28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)
Northern Ireland
- Tuesday, 17 March - St Patrick's Day
- Friday, 3 April - Good Friday
- Monday, 6 April - Easter Monday
- Monday, 4 May - Early May bank holiday
- Monday, 25 May - Spring bank holiday
- Monday, 13 July - Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day, substitute day)
- Monday, 31 August - Summer bank holiday
- Friday, 25 December - Christmas Day
- Monday, 28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)
