England and Wales Bank Holidays 2026
UK(United Kingdom) calendar. Bank Holidays in UK. There are eight bank holidays every year in England and Wales, nine in Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland.
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UK 2026 Calendar Images
Save the full-year UK 2026 calendar image or use the monthly calendar images when you need a visual copy beside the regional bank holiday list for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Printable UK 2026 PDF calendars
Use the United Kingdom bank holidays 2026 PDF calendar when you need a printable copy for work, school, travel, or household planning.
UK Bank Holidays 2026 List
Scan the full 2026 bank holiday list in one place. Region labels show where a date applies, while the notes explain substitute days, moving holiday rules, one-off dates, and planning context.
New Year's Day
2nd January
St Patrick's Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Early May bank holiday
Spring bank holiday
Boxing Day
Planning Around the Next UK Bank Holidays 2026
After checking the date list above, use these planning notes to decide which regional bank holiday rules, service closures, and substitute-day details matter for your work, school, travel, or calendar planning.
Work, Holiday Entitlement, and Payroll Planning
Check the correct UK region first: England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. Bank holiday dates can differ by region, which matters for rotas, annual leave, payroll dates, and substitute days.
A UK bank holiday is not automatically paid time off for every worker. Holiday entitlement, bank holiday leave, and any extra pay for working on a bank holiday depend on the employment contract or employer policy.
Schools and Local Council Planning
Use the UK bank holiday date as a planning marker, not as a full school calendar. School terms, inset days, and local council services can differ by area.
Before planning childcare, travel, or appointments, confirm the relevant England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland school or council calendar.
Banks, Post Offices, and Payments
UK bank holidays can affect bank branch hours, payment processing, post office services, and Royal Mail delivery dates. Online services may still work, but processing can move around the holiday.
For payroll, bill payments, posting deadlines, or branch visits, allow an extra working day and check the relevant bank, Post Office, or Royal Mail notice for the specific date.
Travel, Bookings, and Substitute Days
August bank holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and other long-weekend dates can affect travel demand, accommodation, and booking availability.
If a UK bank holiday is shown as a substitute day, plan around the substitute weekday for work, travel, payments, and appointments rather than only the original calendar date.
United Kingdom Bank Holidays 2026 FAQ
How many UK bank holidays are there in 2026?
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2026. Scotland has 10 bank holidays in 2026, and Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2026. Use the regional list for the place you are checking.
What are the 8 UK bank holidays in 2026?
The 8 bank holidays usually searched as the UK bank holidays are the England and Wales dates: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May bank holiday, Spring bank holiday, Summer bank holiday, Christmas Day, and the Boxing Day substitute bank holiday. Scotland and Northern Ireland have additional regional dates.
Are UK bank holidays the same in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?
No. England and Wales share one schedule, while Scotland and Northern Ireland have additional regional bank holidays. Check the region table that matches the place you are planning for.
Does Wales have more bank holidays than England?
No. Wales and England share the same 2026 bank holiday schedule on this page. If you are checking Wales bank holidays 2026, use the England and Wales section rather than the Scotland or Northern Ireland regional lists.
Why are bank holidays different in Scotland?
Scotland has its own bank holiday schedule, so some Scotland bank holidays 2026 do not apply in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland. In 2026, Scotland also has a one-off World Cup bank holiday on 15 June and St Andrew's Day is observed on 30 November.
Are Northern Ireland bank holidays different from UK holidays?
Yes. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, but Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026 include regional dates that do not apply across the whole United Kingdom, such as St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne substitute bank holiday.
Are UK bank holidays the same as public holidays?
In UK holiday planning, the official term is usually bank holiday. People may search for UK public holidays 2026, but this page uses the bank holiday wording and the regional UK schedules for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Is June 19 a holiday in the UK?
No. June 19 is not a UK bank holiday or national public holiday. It is usually a standard working day in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Juneteenth is a U.S. federal holiday, so it does not change the UK bank holiday calendar.
Are there any bank holidays in June in the UK?
There is no regular UK-wide June bank holiday. In 2026, Scotland has a one-off bank holiday on Monday 15 June connected with Scotland's participation in the men's football World Cup. That date applies in Scotland only and is not a bank holiday in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
Is the King's Birthday a bank holiday in the UK?
No. The King's Birthday is not a UK bank holiday. The official birthday is marked by Trooping the Colour, usually in June, but it does not create an extra day off for the general public.
What is a substitute bank holiday in the UK?
A substitute bank holiday is a weekday used when the original holiday date 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.
Do UK bank holidays mean paid time off work?
Not automatically. Bank holiday leave, holiday entitlement, and extra pay for working on a UK bank holiday depend on the employment contract or employer policy.
Are banks, post offices, and Royal Mail affected by UK bank holidays?
They can be. UK bank holidays may affect bank branches, payment processing, Post Office services, and Royal Mail delivery dates. Check the relevant bank, Post Office, or Royal Mail notice for the specific bank holiday date.
Where should I confirm official UK bank holiday dates?
Use GOV.UK for England and Wales bank holidays, Scottish Government sources for Scotland bank holidays, and nidirect for Northern Ireland bank holidays. The source section below links to the official schedules used for this page.
UK Bank Holiday Sources and Update Notes
Dates are checked against official UK, Scottish, and Northern Ireland sources. Use the source links when you need formal confirmation for leave, payroll, travel, or service-closure planning.
- GOV.UK Bank HolidaysOfficial UK bank holiday overview for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
- gov.scot Scottish bank holiday datesOfficial Scottish bank holiday dates, including Scotland-specific 2026 dates.
- mygov.scot Local public holidaysEntry point for Scotland local council public holidays, which are not merged into the main UK bank holiday table.
- nidirect Bank holidaysNorthern Ireland bank and public holiday information for residents.
- nibusinessinfo Northern Ireland bank and public holidaysNorthern Ireland bank and public holiday dates for business and employer reference.
Update note: this page uses official 2026 bank holiday sources for the main UK regions. If a government source changes, the calendar data should be reviewed before the revised date appears here.