England and Wales - 2026
England and Wales bank holidays 2026
The schedule includes eight bank holidays and the Boxing Day substitute day. These dates apply to England and Wales, not automatically to Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Confirmed source: GOV.UK · Last verified 2026-07-13
Dates and tools
- New Year's Day
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for England and Wales
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13
- Good Friday
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for England and Wales
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13
- Easter Monday
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for England and Wales
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13
- Early May bank holiday
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for England and Wales
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13
- Spring bank holiday
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for England and Wales
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13
- Summer bank holiday
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for England and Wales
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13
- Christmas Day
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for England and Wales
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13
- Boxing Day
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for England and Wales. Substitute day
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13