Bank holidays 2036
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide bank holidays in 2036, plus 7 that apply only in part of the country. The first is New Year's Day on Tuesday 1 January and the last is Boxing Day on Friday 26 December.
All public holidays of 2036, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tuesday, 1 January 2036 | Nationwide |
| 2nd January | Wednesday, 2 January 2036 | Scotland |
| St Patrick's Day | Monday, 17 March 2036 | Northern Ireland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 11 April 2036 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 14 April 2036 | All except Scotland |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 5 May 2036 | Nationwide |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 26 May 2036 | Nationwide |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Saturday, 12 July 2036Day off: Monday, 14 July 2036 | Northern Ireland |
| Summer bank holiday (Scotland) | Monday, 4 August 2036 | Scotland |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 25 August 2036 | All except Scotland |
| St Andrew's Day | Sunday, 30 November 2036Day off: Monday, 1 December 2036 | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, 25 December 2036 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Friday, 26 December 2036 | Nationwide |
Some holidays are only observed in part of the country.
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Bridge days 2036: more time off with less leave
The best chances in the United Kingdom in 2036 to turn a few days of leave around the holidays into a long break. With 10 days of leave, well spread, you get 28 days off in 5 breaks.
| Holiday | Leave | Time off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 3 days of leaveWednesday 2 January – Friday 4 January | 6 daysTuesday 1 January – Sunday 6 January |
| Good Friday | 1 day of leaveThursday 10 April | 4 daysThursday 10 April – Sunday 13 April |
| Early May bank holiday | 1 day of leaveFriday 2 May | 4 daysFriday 2 May – Monday 5 May |
| Spring bank holiday | 1 day of leaveFriday 23 May | 4 daysFriday 23 May – Monday 26 May |
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day | 1 day of leaveWednesday 24 December | 5 daysWednesday 24 December – Sunday 28 December |
Based on a Monday-to-Friday working week. Whether you have a holiday off depends on your employer.
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Sunday, 6 January 2036 |
| Valentine's Day | Thursday, 14 February 2036 |
| Pancake Day | Tuesday, 26 February 2036 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 23 March 2036 |
| Start of British Summer Time | Sunday, 30 March 2036 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 13 April 2036 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 22 May 2036 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 1 June 2036 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 2 June 2036 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 15 June 2036 |
| World Animal Day | Saturday, 4 October 2036 |
| End of British Summer Time | Sunday, 26 October 2036 |
| Halloween | Friday, 31 October 2036 |
| Bonfire Night | Wednesday, 5 November 2036 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, 9 November 2036 |
| Remembrance Day | Tuesday, 11 November 2036 |
| Black Friday | Friday, 28 November 2036 |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, 24 December 2036 |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, 31 December 2036 |
Bank holidays 2036 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide bank holidays in 2036. In the other countries we cover, the number ranges from 4 to 13.
| Country | Nationwide | Regional only | On a weekday | Also in the United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria | 13 | – | 10 | 3 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 9 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 8 | 4 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
 Italy | 13 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 4 |
 Spain | 10 | 24 | 6 | 3 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 8 | 4 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 4 | 2 |
 United Kingdom | 6 | 7 | 6 | – |
 United States | 11 | – | 11 | 2 |
Nationwide: holidays that apply across the whole country. On a weekday: Monday to Friday; in the United Kingdom and the United States the substitute day counts when the holiday falls on a weekend. Also in the United Kingdom: the same holidays, which are nationwide in the United Kingdom too.
Holidays in 2036: what stands out?
Of the 6 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2036, 6 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2036, 4 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Easter in 2036
Easter Sunday falls on 13 April in 2036, which also sets the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In 2037, Easter falls 8 days earlier in the year, on 5 April, and the Easter bank holidays move forward with it.
Bank holidays on a weekend
In 2036, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) and St Andrew's Day. In that case a substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday, usually the following Monday or Tuesday.
Remember that not every bank holiday applies everywhere: some are only observed in Scotland or Northern Ireland. The table shows where each one applies.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in 2036?
There are 13 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2036. 6 apply everywhere; the other 7 apply only in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What is the first public holiday of 2036?
The first public holiday of 2036 is New Year's Day on Tuesday 1 January.
When is Easter in 2036?
Easter Sunday falls on 13 April in 2036, so Good Friday and Easter Monday are set from that date.
Which bank holidays fall on a weekend in 2036?
In 2036, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) and St Andrew's Day. A substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday.