Start of British Summer Time 2026

The start of British Summer Time 2026 fell on Sunday 29 March.

Not an official day off

Start of British Summer Time 2026 at a glance

Date
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Day of the week
Sunday
Week number
Week 13
Day of the year
Day 88 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 start of British Summer Time in 2025, 2026 and 2027

The start 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, 30 March 2025. In 2027, the start of British Summer Time falls on Sunday, 28 March 2027.

The start of British Summer Time and the school holidays

The start of British Summer Time 2026 falls in the Easter holidays in 13 of the 40 areas.

The start of British Summer Time in other countries

This is how the start 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 29 March.

CountryLocal nameDateDay off
AustriaBeginn der SommerzeitSunday 29 MarchNo
BelgiumZomeruurSunday 29 MarchNo
DenmarkSommertidSunday 29 MarchNo
FrancePassage à l'heure d'étéSunday 29 MarchNo
GermanyBeginn der SommerzeitSunday 29 MarchNo
ItalyOra legaleSunday 29 MarchNo
NetherlandsZomertijdSunday 29 MarchNo
SpainHorario de veranoSunday 29 MarchNo
SwedenSommartidSunday 29 MarchNo
SwitzerlandBeginn der SommerzeitSunday 29 MarchNo
United StatesStart of Daylight Saving TimeSunday 8 MarchNo

Other holidays in 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

In 2026, the start of British Summer Time fell on Sunday 29 March, in week 13.

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

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

See also

In other countries