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Public holidays in United Kingdom 2026 and 2027
The next public holiday in United Kingdom is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
These are the nationwide holidays. United Kingdom has 4 regions, some with extra holidays: pick a region in the interactive calendar. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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Public holidays in United Kingdom 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon 4 May 2026 | May Day |
| Mon 25 May 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Mon 28 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day Observed |
Public holidays in United Kingdom 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon 3 May 2027 | May Day |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day |
| Mon 27 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day Observed |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day Observed |
Frequently asked questions
When is the next public holiday in United Kingdom?
The next public holiday in United Kingdom is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2026?
United Kingdom has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus regional holidays in some regions.
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2027?
United Kingdom has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus regional holidays in some regions.
Source
Computed with python-holidays (MIT), synced every week. Use the data in your own app with the free Holibase API: GET https://api.holibase.org/v1/public-holidays/GB/2026.