Bank holidays in England and Wales

England and Wales has 8 bank holidays in 2026. The next one is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.

All bank holidays in England and Wales, including the days that do not apply across the whole UK.

Bank holidays in England and Wales 2026

Public holidays 2026
HolidayDateObserved in
New Year's DayThursday, 1 January 2026Nationwide
Good FridayFriday, 3 April 2026Nationwide
Easter MondayMonday, 6 April 2026All except Scotland
Early May bank holidayMonday, 4 May 2026Nationwide
Spring bank holidayMonday, 25 May 2026Nationwide
Summer bank holidayMonday, 31 August 2026All except Scotland
Christmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026Nationwide
Boxing DaySaturday, 26 December 2026Day off: Monday, 28 December 2026Nationwide

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

Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays does England and Wales have in 2026?

England and Wales has 8 bank holidays in 2026. Not across the whole UK: Easter Monday and Summer bank holiday.

Which bank holidays in England and Wales do not apply across the whole UK?

In 2026: Easter Monday and Summer bank holiday.

See also

In other countries