United Kingdom Holidays, Observances & Calendar 2026

Find the complete list of public holidays, observances, and the full monthly Calendar for United Kingdom in 2026. Discover official national holidays, important cultural dates, and plan your year with this country-specific holiday guide.

Total Holidays 90
Public Holidays 15
Observances 75
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Calendar 2026
Holidays 2026
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Holidays & Observances in United Kingdom in 2026

New Year's Day
Bank Holiday
Thursday, January 1, 2026
2nd January
Local Bank Holiday
Friday, January 2, 2026
Twelfth Night
Observance, Christian
Monday, January 5, 2026
Epiphany
Observance, Christian
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Orthodox Christmas Day
Observance, Orthodox
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Orthodox New Year
Observance, Orthodox
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Isra and Mi'raj
Muslim
Friday, January 16, 2026
Burns Night
Local Observance
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)
Jewish Holiday
Monday, February 2, 2026
Valentine's Day
Observance
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Observance, Christian
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Lunar New Year
Observance
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Observance, Christian
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
St. David's Day
Local Observance
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Purim
Jewish Holiday
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)
Muslim
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Mother's Day
Observance
Sunday, March 15, 2026
St Patrick's Day
Local Bank Holiday
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Friday, March 20, 2026
March Equinox
Season
Friday, March 20, 2026
Palm Sunday
Observance, Christian
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Daylight Saving Time starts
Clock Change/Daylight Saving Time
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Maundy Thursday
Observance, Christian
Thursday, April 2, 2026
First day of Passover
Jewish Holiday
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Good Friday
Bank Holiday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Holy Saturday
Observance, Christian
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Easter Sunday
Observance, Christian
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Monday
Common Local Holiday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
Local Observance
Monday, April 6, 2026
Last day of Passover
Jewish Holiday
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Orthodox Good Friday
Observance, Orthodox
Friday, April 10, 2026
Orthodox Holy Saturday
Observance, Orthodox
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Orthodox Easter
Observance, Orthodox
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Orthodox Easter Monday
Observance, Orthodox
Monday, April 13, 2026
Yom HaShoah
Jewish Commemoration
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Yom HaAtzmaut
Jewish Holiday
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Stephen Lawrence Day
Observance
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
St. George's Day
Local Observance
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Shakespeare Day
Observance
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Early May Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday
Monday, May 4, 2026
Lag B'Omer
Jewish Holiday
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Ascension Day
Observance, Christian
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Shavuot
Jewish Holiday
Friday, May 22, 2026
Pentecost
Observance, Christian
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Whit Monday
Observance, Christian
Monday, May 25, 2026
Spring Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday
Monday, May 25, 2026
Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Trinity Sunday
Observance, Christian
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Corpus Christi
Observance, Christian
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
King's Birthday
Observance
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Father's Day
Observance
Sunday, June 21, 2026
June Solstice
Season
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Windrush Day
Observance
Monday, June 22, 2026
Ashura (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Friday, June 26, 2026
Battle of the Boyne
Local Bank Holiday
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Battle of the Boyne observed
Local Bank Holiday
Monday, July 13, 2026
Tisha B'Av
Jewish Holiday
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Summer Bank Holiday
Local Bank Holiday
Monday, August 3, 2026
Assumption of Mary
Observance, Christian
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Summer Bank Holiday
Common Local Holiday
Monday, August 31, 2026
Janmashtami (Smarta)
Hindu Holiday
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Janmashtami
Hindu Holiday
Friday, September 4, 2026
Rosh Hashana
Jewish Holiday
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Yom Kippur
Jewish Holiday
Monday, September 21, 2026
September Equinox
Season
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
First day of Sukkot
Jewish Holiday
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Hoshana Rabbah
Jewish Holiday
Friday, October 2, 2026
Shemini Atzeret
Jewish Holiday
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Observance, Christian
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Simchat Torah
Jewish Holiday
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Daylight Saving Time ends
Clock Change/Daylight Saving Time
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Halloween
Observance
Saturday, October 31, 2026
All Saints' Day
Observance, Christian
Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Souls' Day
Observance, Christian
Monday, November 2, 2026
Guy Fawkes Day
Observance
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Remembrance Sunday
Observance
Sunday, November 8, 2026
First Sunday of Advent
Observance, Christian
Sunday, November 29, 2026
St Andrew's Day
Local Bank Holiday
Monday, November 30, 2026
First Day of Hanukkah
Jewish Holiday
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Observance, Christian
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Last day of Hanukkah
Jewish Holiday
Saturday, December 12, 2026
December Solstice
Season
Monday, December 21, 2026
Christmas Eve
Observance, Christian
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Christmas Day
Bank Holiday
Friday, December 25, 2026
Boxing Day
Bank Holiday
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Substitute Bank Holiday for Boxing Day
Bank Holiday
Monday, December 28, 2026
New Year's Eve
Observance
Thursday, December 31, 2026

United Kingdom Holidays 2026 - FAQs

1. How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom in 2026?
➥ United Kingdom has several official public holidays in 2026, including national holidays and other important observances listed on this page. The exact number may vary depending on regional and optional holidays.
2. What are the national holidays in United Kingdom in 2026?
➥ National holidays in United Kingdom include officially recognized days observed across the country, such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas. A full list is available in the holiday table above.
3. Are Carnival days public holidays in United Kingdom?
➥ Carnival days in United Kingdom are widely celebrated, but their status as official public holidays can vary by region and employer. This calendar highlights nationally recognized holidays and major observances for 2026.
4. Do holidays in United Kingdom change every year?
➥ Some holidays in United Kingdom fall on fixed dates each year, while others are movable and depend on religious or cultural calendars. This page reflects the dates specific to 2026.
5. Is this holiday calendar updated from official sources?
➥ The holiday information on this page is compiled from official government publications and widely accepted public records to ensure accuracy for planning and reference purposes.

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