How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2026?

United Kingdom has 14 official public holidays in 2026, listed above with their exact dates.

When is the first public holiday in United Kingdom in 2026?

The first 2026 public holiday in United Kingdom is New Year's Day, on 1 January.

Where can I plan United Kingdom long weekends for 2026?

Use the caldays long-weekend planner for United Kingdom to find every bridge day and turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

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United Kingdom

Public holiday · Long weekend · World clock — United Kingdom 2026.

Next public holidaySummer Bank Holiday31 Aug · in 47 days

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Summer Bank Holiday

29 Aug – 31 Aug

3days

S29

S30

M31

Automatic — no leave needed · 3 days off

Christmas Day + Boxing

25 Dec – 28 Dec

4days

F25

S26

S27

M28

Automatic — no leave needed · 4 days off

Country profile

Capital

London

Population

67M

Currency

GBP (£)

Area

243k km²

Language(s)

English

Drives on

Left

TLD

.uk

Dial code

+44

Neighboring countries

Ireland

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