Quick summary: 7 public holiday records in the dataset for this range, spanning about 7 calendar days that fall in 2026.
Key insights
Total holidays
From 7 holiday records in United Kingdom, 2026.
Busiest holiday month
3 holiday days.
Longest holiday streak
2026-12-25 - 2026-12-26.
Coverage
Regional rules are not included on this page.
Holiday list
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| May 4, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Substitute Bank Holiday for Boxing Day |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are in United Kingdom in 2026?
United Kingdom has about 7 distinct public holiday days in 2026 in the HolidayDB dataset (from 7 records).
Which month has the most public holidays?
December has the most holiday days, with 3.
Are regional holidays included?
No. This page uses national public holidays only, matching the default behavior when you don’t apply a region filter.
Can I get the same data via API?
Yes. Use the Holidays API to fetch calendars programmatically (and the calculators for interactive exploration).
All countries: public holidays guides
Public holidays in the United Kingdom - quick context
UK bank holidays are not identical across England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. This page uses HolidayDB’s GB calendar - pick the right nation in tools like the business days calculator when supported.