Holidays in United Kingdom
2026 holiday calendar for United Kingdom
January
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
public
March
Mother's Day
Sunday, March 15
observance
April
Good Friday
Thursday, April 2
public
Easter Sunday
Saturday, April 4
observance
Easter Monday
Sunday, April 5
public
May
Early May bank holiday
Sunday, May 3
public
Spring bank holiday
Sunday, May 24
public
June
Father's Day
Saturday, June 20
observance
December
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
public
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26
public
Boxing Day (substitute day)
Monday, December 28
public (substitute)
About United Kingdom Holidays
This page provides a comprehensive list of holidays in United Kingdom for 2026. The list includes public holidays, bank holidays, school holidays, and observances.
In United Kingdom, holidays are an important part of the cultural and social calendar. Public holidays are typically non-working days established by law, while observances are special days that may not be official holidays but are still celebrated or commemorated.
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