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2026 public holidays in United Kingdom
14 official public holidays in 2026, with 5 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Saint Andrew's Day
Monday, November 30 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Early May Bank Holiday
Monday, May 4
From Saturday, May 2 to Monday, May 4
- Weekend · 3 days
Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, May 25
From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
- Weekend · 3 days
Boxing Day
Monday, December 28
From Saturday, December 26 to Monday, December 28
2026 calendar
- 1JanRegionalNew Year's DayThursday, January 1
- 2JanRegional2 JanuaryFriday, January 2
- 17MarRegionalSaint Patrick's DayTuesday, March 17
- 3AprGood FridayFriday, April 3
- 6AprRegionalEaster MondayMonday, April 6
- 4MayEarly May Bank HolidayMonday, May 4
- 25MaySpring Bank HolidayMonday, May 25
- 15JunRegionalWorld Cup Bank HolidayMonday, June 15
- 13JulRegionalBattle of the BoyneMonday, July 13
- 3AugRegionalSummer Bank HolidayMonday, August 3
- 31AugRegionalSummer Bank HolidayMonday, August 31
- 30NovRegionalSaint Andrew's DayMonday, November 30
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday, December 25
- 28DecBoxing DayMonday, December 28 · St. Stephen's Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
More practical info: United Kingdom
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for United Kingdom?