Bank holidays in England and Wales 2026

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

The bank holidays in England and Wales in 2026, with the day of the week.

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