Total holidays
14
Upcoming
4
Next holiday
Summer Bank Holiday
Planning summary
How to use the United Kingdom holiday calendar
United Kingdom has 5 national holidays listed for 2026, plus 9 regional observances. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
The next upcoming listed holiday is Summer Bank Holiday on 2026-08-31. Use this as an early warning for slower replies, limited banking hours, or reduced business availability.
Busiest months
Month-by-Month View
January
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
2 January
2026-01-02
March
Saint Patrick's Day
2026-03-17
April
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
May
Early May Bank Holiday
2026-05-04
Spring Bank Holiday
2026-05-25
June
World Cup Bank Holiday
2026-06-15
July
Battle of the Boyne
2026-07-13
August
Summer Bank Holiday
2026-08-03
Summer Bank Holiday
2026-08-31
November
Saint Andrew's Day
2026-11-30
December
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-28
Holidays in Other Countries
Plan calls around United Kingdom holidays
Scheduling with United Kingdom contacts
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in United Kingdom, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
United Kingdom has 5 national public holidays in 2026. There are also 9 regional observances that may affect specific areas. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.