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United Kingdom Calendar 2026
Bank holiday Substitute day Regional date
Use this UK calendar 2026 view as a UK bank holidays calendar 2026: select England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland to see which 2026 calendar UK dates apply in each region. If you are checking UK bank holidays 2026 for work, travel, or school planning, start with the region selector because the United Kingdom bank holidays 2026 schedule is not identical everywhere.
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UK Bank Holidays 2026
Use this UK bank holidays 2026 section to check the official regional dates behind the United Kingdom bank holidays 2026 calendar. The UK bank holidays calendar 2026 is split by region because UK bank holiday dates vary by region, so the tables separate England and Wales bank holidays 2026, Scotland bank holidays 2026, and Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026 instead of treating every date as UK-wide.
England and Wales Bank Holidays 2026
England bank holidays 2026 and Wales bank holidays 2026 use the same England and Wales bank holidays 2026 schedule on this page.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland; not listed as a Scotland bank holiday. |
| Early May bank holiday | 4 May 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Spring bank holiday | 25 May 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Summer bank holiday | 31 August 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland. |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Boxing Day | 28 December 2026 | Monday | Substitute day because Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December. Official date: 26 December 2026. |
Scotland Bank Holidays 2026
Scotland bank holidays 2026 include Scotland-only dates, including 2 January, St Andrew's Day, and the 2026 World Cup bank holiday.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| 2nd January | 2 January 2026 | Friday | Scotland bank holiday. |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Early May bank holiday | 4 May 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Spring bank holiday | 25 May 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| World Cup bank holiday | 15 June 2026 | Monday | Scotland national bank holiday for 2026. |
| Summer bank holiday | 3 August 2026 | Monday | Scotland bank holiday. |
| St Andrew's Day | 30 November 2026 | Monday | Scotland bank holiday. |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Boxing Day | 28 December 2026 | Monday | Substitute day because Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December. Official date: 26 December 2026. |
Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2026
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026 include St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day, which do not apply to the other UK regions.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| St Patrick's Day | 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | Northern Ireland bank holiday. |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland; not listed as a Scotland bank holiday. |
| Early May bank holiday | 4 May 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Spring bank holiday | 25 May 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day | 13 July 2026 | Monday | Substitute day in Northern Ireland because 12 July falls on Sunday. Official date: 12 July 2026. |
| Summer bank holiday | 31 August 2026 | Monday | Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland. |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday | Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. |
| Boxing Day | 28 December 2026 | Monday | Substitute day because Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December. Official date: 26 December 2026. |
Upcoming UK Bank Holidays in 2026
See the next UK bank holiday 2026 dates remaining in the year. This upcoming list supports the UK bank holidays 2026 calendar by showing the date, the UK region where the bank holiday applies, and substitute day notes where needed. It is useful when you want a quick UK bank holidays 2026 check without scanning the full-year calendar.
New Year's Day
England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
2nd January
Scotland
Scotland bank holiday.
St Patrick's Day
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland bank holiday.
Good Friday
England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Easter Monday
England and Wales, Northern Ireland
Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland; not listed as a Scotland bank holiday.
Early May bank holiday
England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Spring bank holiday
England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
World Cup bank holiday
Scotland
Scotland national bank holiday for 2026.
Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day
Northern Ireland
Substitute day in Northern Ireland because 12 July falls on Sunday. Official date: 12 July 2026.
Summer bank holiday
Scotland
Scotland bank holiday.
Summer bank holiday
England and Wales, Northern Ireland
Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.
St Andrew's Day
Scotland
Scotland bank holiday.
Christmas Day
England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Boxing Day
England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Substitute day because Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December. Official date: 26 December 2026.
All 2026 UK bank holidays have passed. See the full regional tables above for the complete 2026 schedule.
Substitute Days and Regional Bank Holiday Differences
UK substitute bank holidays 2026 matter because UK bank holidays are not the same in every part of the country. England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland each have their own 2026 bank holiday schedule, and some weekend holidays are observed on a substitute weekday.
What is a substitute bank holiday?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday normally becomes the bank holiday. In the UK substitute bank holidays 2026 schedule, Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December, so the bank holiday is listed as Monday 28 December.
Why do UK bank holidays vary by region?
England and Wales share one schedule, while Scotland and Northern Ireland have additional regional dates. Scotland bank holidays 2026 include dates such as 2 January, St Andrew's Day, and the Scotland World Cup bank holiday 2026. Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026 include St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day.
Are local public holidays included?
Local public holidays set by councils are not the same as UK bank holidays. For UK bank holidays 2026, this page marks official 2026 bank holidays for the main UK regions; check local council holidays with the relevant local authority.
UK Bank Holiday Sources and Update Notes
The UK bank holidays 2026 data on this page is checked against official government sources. Regional dates are kept separate so the United Kingdom bank holidays 2026 page does not present Scotland or Northern Ireland holidays as UK-wide dates. This source section supports the UK bank holidays calendar 2026 by showing where the regional schedules come from and where to verify UK bank holidays 2026 before planning leave, payroll, or travel.
GOV.UK Bank Holidays
Official UK bank holiday overview for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Open official sourcegov.scot Scottish bank holiday dates
Official Scottish bank holiday dates, including Scotland-specific 2026 dates.
Open official sourcemygov.scot Local public holidays
Entry point for Scotland local council public holidays, which are not merged into the main UK bank holiday table.
Open official sourcenidirect Bank holidays
Northern Ireland bank and public holiday information for residents.
Open official sourcenibusinessinfo Northern Ireland bank and public holidays
Northern Ireland bank and public holiday dates for business and employer reference.
Open official sourceUpdate note
This United Kingdom bank holidays 2026 page uses official 2026 bank holiday sources for the main UK regions. The UK bank holidays 2026 source check is reviewed, and the static calendar data is reviewed before the revised date appears here.
United Kingdom Bank Holidays 2026 FAQ
How many UK bank holidays are there in 2026?
The number of UK bank holidays in 2026 depends on the region. For UK bank holidays 2026, England and Wales have 8 bank holidays, Scotland has 10 bank holiday dates in 2026, and Northern Ireland has 10. The difference comes from regional dates such as Scotland's 2 January and World Cup bank holiday, and Northern Ireland's St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne. Use the regional tables on this UK bank holidays calendar 2026 page to check which dates apply to each part of the UK. If you need the formal United Kingdom bank holidays 2026 picture, use the regional tables rather than a single combined list.
Are UK bank holidays the same in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?
No. UK bank holidays are not exactly the same in every part of the country. England and Wales share the same 2026 bank holiday schedule, so England bank holidays 2026 and Wales bank holidays 2026 are shown together. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own regional dates. For example, Scotland has 2 January, St Andrew's Day, and a 2026 World Cup bank holiday, while Northern Ireland has St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne. Check the regional tables to see which dates apply where. Users searching for UK public holidays 2026 should also use the regional bank holiday tables because the official UK term is usually bank holidays.
What is a substitute bank holiday in the UK?
A substitute bank holiday is a weekday used when a bank holiday falls on a weekend. In 2026, Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December, so Monday 28 December is used as the Boxing Day substitute bank holiday. The UK substitute bank holidays 2026 notes on this page show substitute days in the regional tables where they apply. This matters for anyone using a UK bank holidays calendar 2026 for payroll, leave planning, or travel dates.
Why does Scotland have a World Cup bank holiday in 2026?
Scotland has a World Cup bank holiday on Monday 15 June 2026. The Scotland World Cup bank holiday 2026 date is listed in the official Scottish bank holiday schedule for 2026. It applies to Scotland, not to England and Wales or Northern Ireland. See the Scotland table and the gov.scot source note for the confirmed date. It is one reason the United Kingdom bank holidays 2026 schedule needs a separate Scotland view.
Is Battle of the Boyne a UK bank holiday in 2026?
Battle of the Boyne, also known as Orangemen's Day, is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland. Battle of the Boyne 2026 is observed on Monday 13 July because 12 July falls on a Sunday. It is not a bank holiday in England and Wales or Scotland, so check the Northern Ireland table for the applicable date.