World Cup bank holiday 2026
World Cup bank holiday 2026 fell on Monday 15 June.
Public holidayOnly observed in: Scotland
World Cup bank holiday 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Monday, 15 June 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Week number
- Week 25
- Day of the year
- Day 166 of 365
- Day off
- Only in: Scotland
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
World Cup bank holiday falls on a Monday in 2026. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Saturday 13 June to Monday 15 June. This only applies where World Cup bank holiday is a day off. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
World Cup bank holiday and the school holidays
World Cup bank holiday 2026 falls outside the school holidays.
Other holidays in 2026
- Father's DaySunday, 21 June 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is World Cup bank holiday in 2026?
In 2026, World Cup bank holiday fell on Monday 15 June, in week 25.
Is World Cup bank holiday 2026 a day off?
World Cup bank holiday is only a public holiday in: Scotland.