United Kingdom 2026 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
8 daysPublic holidays
5 Breaks of 3+ days
4 daysLongest break（Apr 3 – Apr 6）
0 daysMake-up workdays
Long weekends in 2026
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 (Fri) – Apr 6 (Mon) | 4 days | Good Friday, Easter Monday | View month |
| May 2 (Sat) – May 4 (Mon) | 3 days | Early May bank holiday | View month |
| May 23 (Sat) – May 25 (Mon) | 3 days | Spring bank holiday | View month |
| Aug 29 (Sat) – Aug 31 (Mon) | 3 days | Summer bank holiday | View month |
| Dec 25 (Fri) – Dec 28 (Mon) | 4 days | Christmas Day, Boxing Day (substitute day) | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2026
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Apr 2, Apr 7 → 6-day break (Apr 2 – Apr 7)
- Take leave Take Dec 24, Dec 29 → 6-day break (Dec 24 – Dec 29)
- Take leave Take Jan 2 → 4-day break (Jan 1 – Jan 4)
- Take leave Take May 1 → 4-day break (May 1 – May 4)
- Take leave Take Aug 28 → 4-day break (Aug 28 – Aug 31)
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | Mon | Early May bank holiday |
| May 25 | Mon | Spring bank holiday |
| Aug 31 | Mon | Summer bank holiday |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 28 | Mon | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Make-up workdays in 2026
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2026?
8 public holidays in total, forming 5 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2026?
The longest break runs Apr 3 to Apr 6, 4 days in total (Good Friday, Easter Monday).
Are there make-up workdays in 2026?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2026?
One of the best: take Apr 2, Apr 7 (2 day(s)) to stretch into a 6-day break from Apr 2 to Apr 7. See the leave planner above.