United Kingdom Bank Holidays
Public holidays in the United Kingdom are known as bank holidays, a term that dates to the Bank Holidays Act 1871. England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland each keep a slightly different set, so the exact dates vary across the UK.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Battle of the Boyne
12 July 2026 (Sunday), in 9 days
Upcoming bank holidays
The holidays that matter most in United Kingdom
Christmas Day
Christmas Day (25 December) and Boxing Day (26 December) are the two winter bank holidays observed across the whole of the UK.
Good Friday
Good Friday and Easter Monday move each year because Easter is set by the ecclesiastical lunar calendar, falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March.
Spring Bank Holiday
The Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May) and Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland) are fixed to Mondays to guarantee a long weekend.
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How bank holidays work in United Kingdom
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off is normally given on the following weekday. Bank holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in United Kingdom treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the bank and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
Get United Kingdom holidays in your shared calendar, automatically
Stop copying dates across by hand. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to United Kingdom's national and religious holidays, keeps them current, and shares them on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays does United Kingdom have?
United Kingdom has 15 bank holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in United Kingdom?
The next holiday is Battle of the Boyne on 12 July 2026 (Sunday).
Can I add United Kingdom holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to United Kingdom's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.