UK bank holidays - GOV.UK
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
www.gov.ukHere’s the latest available overview of UK bank holidays, with a focus on 2025–2026 dates and regional notes.
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England and Wales
- 1 January 2026 (Friday) – New Year’s Day
- 3 April 2026 (Friday) – Good Friday
- 6 April 2026 (Monday) – Easter Monday
- 4 May 2026 (Monday) – Early May Bank Holiday
- 31 May 2026 (Monday) – Spring Bank Holiday
- 31 August 2026 (Monday) – Summer Bank Holiday
- 25 December 2026 (Friday) – Christmas Day
- 28 December 2026 (Monday) – Boxing Day (substitute day)
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Scotland
- Scotland observes a slightly different list for some holidays (notably the Summer Bank Holiday and St. Andrew’s Day scheduling). If you need the exact Scotland-only dates for 2026, I can pull those out separately.
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Northern Ireland
- 1 January 2026 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
- 17 March 2026 (Tuesday) – St Patrick’s Day
- 2 April 2026 (Thursday) – Good Friday
- 5 April 2026 (Monday) – Easter Monday
- 4 May 2026 (Monday) – Early May Bank Holiday
- 25 May 2026 (Monday) – Spring Bank Holiday
- 12 July 2026 (Monday) – Battle of the Boyne
- 31 August 2026 (Monday) – Summer Bank Holiday
- 25 December 2026 (Friday) – Christmas Day
- 28 December 2026 (Monday) – Boxing Day (substitute day)
Notes and tips:
- Bank holidays can affect public services, transport, and financial markets differently by nation (England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland). If you’re planning travel or time off, verify the specific region you’ll be in during the date in question.
- Some employers include substitute days around Christmas or collect additional leave around long weekends; check your workplace policy or local guidance if you’re coordinating holidays.
Would you like a country-wide calendar (England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) in a downloadable format (CSV/ICS) for 2025–2026, or a visual chart showing long weekends? I can tailor it to your location in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil if you’re planning international travel.
Citations:
- UK bank holidays overview and 2026 dates (England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) from official and reputable sources.[3][4][5]