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Holidays in United Kingdom

Public holidays and observances in United Kingdom for 2026, grouped by month.

Holidays in 2026

11

Public

8

Days off work

Observances

3

Widely observed

2026 holiday calendar

January

1

Thu

New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1

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public

March

1

15

Sun

Mother's Day

Sunday, March 15

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observance

April

3

2

Thu

Good Friday

Thursday, April 2

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public

4

Sat

Easter Sunday

Saturday, April 4

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observance

5

Sun

Easter Monday

Sunday, April 5

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public

May

2

3

Sun

Early May bank holiday

Sunday, May 3

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public

24

Sun

Spring bank holiday

Sunday, May 24

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public

June

1

20

Sat

Father's Day

Saturday, June 20

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observance

December

3

25

Fri

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25

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public

26

Sat

Boxing Day

Saturday, December 26

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public

28

Mon

Boxing Day (substitute day)

Monday, December 28

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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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