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United Kingdom Public Holidays 2026

The United Kingdom has 8 public holidays (bank holidays) in England and Wales, with Scotland and Northern Ireland having additional days.

All 2026 Holidays

HolidayDateDayLinks

New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026ThursdayDetails Countdown

Good FridayFriday before EasterVariable

Easter MondayMonday after EasterVariableCountdown

Early May Bank Holiday1st Monday in MayVariable

Spring Bank HolidayLast Monday in MayVariable

Summer Bank HolidayLast Monday in AugustVariable

Christmas DayDecember 25, 2026FridayDetails Countdown

Boxing DayDecember 26, 2026SaturdayDetails

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does United Kingdom have?

United Kingdom has 8 major public holidays.

What are the main holidays in United Kingdom?

New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.

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Whatistheday – Day of the Week Calculator

Whatistheday is a free weekday calculator and multi-calendar date converter. Find the exact day of the week for any date — past, present, or future — with 100% mathematical accuracy.

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Weekday Calculator: Instantly determine what day of the week any date falls on, from 4000 BC to thousands of years in the future.
10+ Calendar Systems: Convert dates across Gregorian, Hebrew, Islamic (Hijri), Julian, Chinese Lunar, Hindu (Vikram Samvat), Maya (Long Count), Egyptian, and Babylonian calendars.
BC/BCE Support: Full support for ancient and historical dates using the Proleptic Gregorian and Julian calendar systems with astronomical year numbering.
Date Calculators: Business days calculator, age calculator, date difference, day of year, ISO week number, and leap year checker.
50+ Country Holidays: View public holidays and countdowns for over 50 countries worldwide.

Accuracy

Our engine uses the Proleptic Gregorian Calendar for modern and future dates and the Julian Calendar for dates before the Gregorian Reform of 1582. This dual-system approach ensures historically accurate weekday results for any era, making it ideal for academic research, genealogy, and religious calendar synchronization.

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