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UK Bank Holidays 2026
This page shows UK bank holidays for 2026 for England, Wales and Scotland. Select a local authority from the list to overlay school holiday dates and see which bank holidays fall during term time.
Data disclaimer: School holiday dates are sourced from bus operator timetable data (BODS/TransXChange) and coverage varies by local authority — some areas have no data.
Do not rely on this data for holiday bookings or travel decisions.
Always consult your local education authority for confirmed term dates.
Next bank holiday
Summer bank holiday
31 Aug 2026
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Xmas
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Box Day
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Bank Holidays — England And Wales 2026
Date Bank Holiday Region
Thu 1 Jan 2026
New Year’s Day
England, Wales & Scotland
Fri 2 Jan 2026
2nd January
Scotland only
Fri 3 Apr 2026
Good Friday
England, Wales & Scotland
Mon 6 Apr 2026
Easter Monday
England & Wales only
Mon 4 May 2026
Early May bank holiday
England, Wales & Scotland
Mon 25 May 2026
Spring bank holiday
England, Wales & Scotland
Mon 15 Jun 2026
World Cup bank holiday
Scotland only
Mon 3 Aug 2026
Summer bank holiday
Scotland only
Mon 31 Aug 2026
Summer bank holiday
England & Wales only
Mon 30 Nov 2026
St Andrew’s Day
Scotland only
Fri 25 Dec 2026
Christmas Day
England, Wales & Scotland
Mon 28 Dec 2026
Boxing Day
England, Wales & Scotland