Whit Monday 2026
Whit Monday 2026 fell on Monday 25 May.
Not an official day off
Whit Monday 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Monday, 25 May 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Week number
- Week 22
- Day of the year
- Day 145 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
Whit Monday in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Whit Monday falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 15 days earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Monday, 9 June 2025. In 2027, Whit Monday falls on Monday, 17 May 2027.
Whit Monday and the school holidays
Whit Monday 2026 falls in the May half term in 35 of the 40 areas.
Whit Monday in other countries
This is how Whit Monday 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Monday 25 May.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Pfingstmontag | Monday 25 May | Yes |
| Belgium | Tweede pinksterdag | Monday 25 May | Yes |
| Denmark | Anden pinsedag | Monday 25 May | Yes |
| France | Lundi de Pentecôte | Monday 25 May | Yes |
| Germany | Pfingstmontag | Monday 25 May | Yes |
| Netherlands | Tweede pinksterdag | Monday 25 May | Yes |
| Sweden | Annandag pingst | Monday 25 May | No |
| Switzerland | Pfingstmontag | Monday 25 May | In part of the country |
| United States | Whit Monday | Monday 25 May | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Ascension DayThursday, 14 May 2026
- Whit SundaySunday, 24 May 2026
- Spring bank holidayMonday, 25 May 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Whit Monday in 2026?
In 2026, Whit Monday fell on Monday 25 May, in week 22.
Is Whit Monday 2026 a day off?
No, Whit Monday is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.