Ahhh, there really is nothing quite like a bank holiday in the UK, is there? That collective sigh of relief that you can hear sweep across the nation as laptops are slammed shut, factor 50 is slapped on, and beer gardens are swiftly descended upon. And the UK government has just confirmed the official dates of all the bank holidays that we’ll get to enjoy throughout 2026. Bank holiday dates vary depending on where in the UK you live, so here’s a handy run-down of all of the bank holidays taking place across the UK. Including a substitute Boxing Day and a one-off bank holiday in June for the fortunate folk up in Scotland.
Upcoming bank holidays in England and Wales
- Friday, April 3 (Good Friday)
- Monday, April 6 (Easter Monday)
- Monday, May 4 (Early May bank holiday)
- Monday, May 25 (Spring bank holiday)
- Monday, August 31 (Summer bank holiday)
- Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
- Monday, December 28 (Boxing Day – substitute day)
Upcoming bank holidays in Scotland
- Friday, April 3 (Good Friday)
- Monday, May 4 (Early May bank holiday)
- Monday, May 25 (Spring bank holiday)
- Monday, June 15 (World Cup bank holiday)
- Monday, August 3 (Summer bank holiday)
- Monday, November 30 (St Andrew’s Day)
- Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
- Monday, December 28 (Boxing Day – substitute day)
Upcoming bank holidays in Northern Ireland
- Friday, April 3 (Good Friday)
- Monday, April 6 (Easter Monday)
- Monday, May 4 (Early May bank holiday)
- Monday, May 25 (Spring bank holiday)
- Monday, July 13 (Battle of the Boyne – substitute day)
- Monday, August 31 (Summer bank holiday)
- Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
- Monday, December 28 (Boxing Day – substitute day)
So, the next nation-wide bank holiday will fall on April 3 (Good Friday), marking the start of a four-day Easter weekend for many workers across the UK. We will then be treated to a string of bank holidays throughout April and May – just in time for the sun to (hopefully) put its hat on and grace us with its presence.
You can find the full list of UK bank holidays on the government’s website here.