Bank holidays 2026 (England & Wales)
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, August 31, 2026 | Summer bank holiday |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Monday, December 28, 2026 | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a “substitute” weekday becomes the bank holiday instead. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different bank holidays.
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Questions, answered
How many bank holidays are there in 2026?
8 in England and Wales.
When is the Easter bank holiday weekend 2026?
Good Friday is Friday, April 3, 2026 and Easter Monday is Monday, April 6, 2026.