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United Kingdom Public Holidays

27 holidays for 2026 & 2027 in United Kingdom —public, cultural and religious. Filter by month and copy any date with one click.

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The United Kingdom observes 8 to 10 bank holidays per year, including Christmas, Boxing Day, Easter Monday and the late May & summer bank holidays. Scotland and Northern Ireland have additional regional holidays.

Next upcoming holiday: May 25, 2026 — Spring Bank Holiday.

United Kingdom holiday calendar

27 holidays sorted by date. Filter or search to narrow down.

Showing 27 holidays
1Jan 2026
New Year's Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
First day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, resolutions and family gatherings.
Public
2Jan 2026
2 January
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Public holiday observed in United Kingdom.
Public
17Mar 2026
Saint Patrick's Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Public holiday observed in United Kingdom.
Public
3Apr 2026
Good Friday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, two days before Easter.
Public
6Apr 2026
Easter Monday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Day after Easter Sunday, observed as a public holiday in many Christian countries.
Public
4May 2026
Early May Bank Holiday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and forgiveness.
Public
25May 2026
Spring Bank Holiday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and forgiveness.
Public
15Jun 2026
World Cup Bank Holiday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and forgiveness.
Public
13Jul 2026
Battle of the Boyne
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Public holiday observed in United Kingdom.
Public
3Aug 2026
Summer Bank Holiday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and forgiveness.
Public
31Aug 2026
Summer Bank Holiday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and forgiveness.
Public
30Nov 2026
Saint Andrew's Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Public holiday observed in United Kingdom.
Public
25Dec 2026
Christmas Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Major Christian and cultural holiday celebrating the nativity of Jesus Christ.
Public
28Dec 2026
St. Stephen's Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Christian feast day on December 26, also known as the Feast of Saint Stephen.
Public
1Jan 2027
New Year's Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
First day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, resolutions and family gatherings.
Public
2Jan 2027
2 January
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Public holiday observed in United Kingdom.
Public
17Mar 2027
Saint Patrick's Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Public holiday observed in United Kingdom.
Public
26Mar 2027
Good Friday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, two days before Easter.
Public
29Mar 2027
Easter Monday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Day after Easter Sunday, observed as a public holiday in many Christian countries.
Public
3May 2027
Early May Bank Holiday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and forgiveness.
Public
31May 2027
Spring Bank Holiday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and forgiveness.
Public
12Jul 2027
Battle of the Boyne
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Public holiday observed in United Kingdom.
Public
2Aug 2027
Summer Bank Holiday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and forgiveness.
Public
30Aug 2027
Summer Bank Holiday
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and forgiveness.
Public
30Nov 2027
Saint Andrew's Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Public holiday observed in United Kingdom.
Public
27Dec 2027
Christmas Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Major Christian and cultural holiday celebrating the nativity of Jesus Christ.
Public
28Dec 2027
St. Stephen's Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom · Europe
Christian feast day on December 26, also known as the Feast of Saint Stephen.
Public

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FAQ

How many public holidays does United Kingdom have?

United Kingdom has 27 official public holidays plus 0 widely observed cultural or religious holidays in our 2026-2027 dataset.

Are these dates official?

Public dates are sourced from the open Nager.Date dataset, cross-referenced with government calendars. Lunar / Hijri / luni-solar dates (e.g. Lunar New Year, Eid, Diwali) are curated separately because they shift each year. Always confirm critical dates with the official local authority.

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