Summer bank holiday 2026
Summer bank holiday 2026 fell on Monday 31 August.
Summer bank holiday 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Monday, 31 August 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Week number
- Week 36
- Day of the year
- Day 243 of 365
- Day off
- Only in: England and Wales, Northern Ireland
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
Summer bank holiday falls on a Monday in 2026. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Saturday 29 August to Monday 31 August. This only applies where Summer bank holiday is a day off. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Summer bank holiday in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Summer bank holiday falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 6 days later than in 2025, when it fell on Monday, 25 August 2025. In 2027, Summer bank holiday falls on Monday, 30 August 2027.
Summer bank holiday and the school holidays
Summer bank holiday 2026 falls outside the school holidays.
Other holidays in 2026
- Summer bank holiday (Scotland)Monday, 3 August 2026
- World Animal DaySunday, 4 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Summer bank holiday in 2026?
In 2026, Summer bank holiday fell on Monday 31 August, in week 36.
Is Summer bank holiday 2026 a day off?
Summer bank holiday is only a public holiday in: England and Wales, Northern Ireland.