2026 Bank Holidays
A lot of people use these dates to plan holidays and their annual leave, so we have put together this year’s list of dates for you to get the most out of your time off.
How many Bank Holidays will there be in 2026?
In 2025 there will be eight Bank Holidays in England and Wales, nine in Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland. These are confirmed dates!
Here are all of this year’s upcoming Bank Holidays…
Bank Holidays in England and Wales 2026
Wednesday 1st January – New Year’s Day
Friday 18th April – Good Friday
Monday 21st April – Easter Monday
Monday 5th May – Early May Bank Holiday
Monday 26th May – Spring Bank Holiday
Monday 25th August – Summer Bank Holiday
Thursday 25th December – Christmas Day
Friday 26th December – Boxing Day
Bank Holidays in Scotland 2026
Wednesday 1st January – New Year’s Day
Thursday 2nd January – Extra Bank Holiday
Friday 18th April – Good Friday
Monday 5th May – Early May Bank Holiday
Monday 26th May – Spring Bank Holiday
Monday 4th August – Summer Bank Holiday
Monday 1st December – St Andrew’s Day
Thursday 25th December – Christmas Day
Friday 26th December – Boxing Day
Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland 2026
Wednesday 1st January – New Year’s Day
Monday 17th March – St Patrick’s Day
Friday 18th April – Good Friday
Monday 21st April – Easter Monday
Monday 5th May – Early May Bank Holiday
Monday 26th May – Spring Bank Holiday
Monday 14th July – Battle of the Boyne
Monday 25th August – Summer Bank Holiday
Thursday 25th December – Christmas Day
Friday 26th December – Boxing Day
What is a Bank Holiday Substitute Day?
What is a Bank Holiday Substitute Day?If a date that is treated as a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a ‘substitute’ weekday becomes a bank holiday, usually the following Monday.
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