End of British Summer Time 2026

The end of British Summer Time 2026 falls on Sunday 25 October.

Not an official day off

End of British Summer Time 2026 at a glance

Date
Sunday, 25 October 2026
Day of the week
Sunday
Week number
Week 43
Day of the year
Day 298 of 365
Day off
No, not an official day off

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources

The end of British Summer Time in 2025, 2026 and 2027

The end of British Summer Time falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is one day earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Sunday, 26 October 2025. In 2027, the end of British Summer Time falls on Sunday, 31 October 2027.

The end of British Summer Time and the school holidays

The end of British Summer Time 2026 falls in the October half term in 31 of the 188 areas.

The end of British Summer Time in other countries

This is how the end of British Summer Time 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In 10 of the 11 countries the day also falls on Sunday 25 October.

CountryLocal nameDateDay off
AustriaEnde der SommerzeitSunday 25 OctoberNo
BelgiumWinteruurSunday 25 OctoberNo
DenmarkVintertidSunday 25 OctoberNo
FrancePassage à l'heure d'hiverSunday 25 OctoberNo
GermanyEnde der SommerzeitSunday 25 OctoberNo
ItalyOra solareSunday 25 OctoberNo
NetherlandsWintertijdSunday 25 OctoberNo
SpainHorario de inviernoSunday 25 OctoberNo
SwedenVintertidSunday 25 OctoberNo
SwitzerlandEnde der SommerzeitSunday 25 OctoberNo
United StatesEnd of Daylight Saving TimeSunday 1 NovemberNo

Other holidays in 2026

Frequently asked questions

What day is the end of British Summer Time in 2026?

In 2026, the end of British Summer Time falls on Sunday 25 October, in week 43.

Is the end of British Summer Time 2026 a day off?

No, the end of British Summer Time is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.

See also

In other countries