Public Holidays in the United Kingdom 2026

The United Kingdom's public holidays — commonly called "bank holidays" — are famously inconsistent across its four nations. England and Wales share one set of dates, Scotland has its own slightly different calendar (with an extra day after New Year's), and Northern Ireland adds two of its own historic observances. Unlike many countries, the UK has no written constitutional right to bank holidays for most workers — entitlement depends on the employment contract. Below is the full 2026 calendar covering all four nations.

Holiday dates sourced from the Nager.Date public holiday API and cross-checked annually. Regional and subnational holidays may not apply to every worker in the United Kingdom — always confirm with your employer or local authority for time-off purposes.