Full list of UK bank holidays with new day off added for 2026

23 Mar 2026 • 8:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The United Kingdom observes several shared bank holidays during the rest of 2026, including Good Friday on 3 April, the Early May Bank Holiday on 4 May, the Spring Bank Holiday on 25 May, Christmas Day on 25 December, and a substitute Boxing Day on 28 December.
  • England and Wales will additionally have Easter Monday on 6 April and a Summer Bank Holiday on 31 August.
  • Scotland's unique bank holidays include 2 January, a Summer Bank Holiday on 3 August, and St Andrew’s Day on 30 November.
  • Notably, Scotland will also observe a special World Cup Bank Holiday on 15 June 2026, marking the men's football team's first World Cup appearance in 28 years.
  • Northern Ireland's distinct holidays are St Patrick’s Day on 17 March and a substitute day for the Battle of the Boyne on 13 July, alongside their Summer Bank Holiday on 31 August.
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