United Kingdom public holidays 2026
Official non-working public holidays in United Kingdom, 2026.
United Kingdom, 2026
7 public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Weekday | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday | 289 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday | 197 days ago | Public holiday |
| 4 May | May Day | Monday | 166 days ago | Public holiday |
| 25 May | Spring Bank Holiday | Monday | 145 days ago | Public holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday | in 69 days | Public holiday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday | in 70 days | Public holiday |
| 28 December | Boxing Day (observed) | Monday | in 72 days | Observed day off |
Working days in 2026
- Working days in 2026: 255
- Free days in 2026: 110
- Public holidays in 2026: 7
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