Public Holidays in United Kingdom
Every public holiday in United Kingdom for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Saint Andrew's Day · Monday, November 30, 2026
United Kingdom public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Regional |
| Jan 2 | Friday | 2 January | Regional |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Regional |
| May 4 | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday | Public |
| Jun 15 | Monday | World Cup Bank Holiday | Regional |
| Jul 13 | Monday | Battle of the Boyne | Regional |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional |
| Aug 31 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Saint Andrew's Day | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day | Public |
United Kingdom public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Regional |
| Jan 2 | Saturday | 2 January | Regional |
| Mar 17 | Wednesday | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Regional |
| May 3 | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday | Public |
| May 31 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday | Public |
| Jul 12 | Monday | Battle of the Boyne | Regional |
| Aug 2 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional |
| Aug 30 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional |
| Nov 30 | Tuesday | Saint Andrew's Day | Regional |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 28 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
United Kingdom public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | Monday | New Year's Day | Regional |
| Jan 4 | Tuesday | 2 January | Regional |
| Mar 17 | Friday | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Regional |
| May 1 | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday | Public |
| May 29 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday | Public |
| Jul 12 | Wednesday | Battle of the Boyne | Regional |
| Aug 7 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional |
| Aug 28 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional |
| Nov 30 | Thursday | Saint Andrew's Day | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other countries
About holidays in United Kingdom
This page lists United Kingdom's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 14 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in United Kingdom?
Saint Andrew's Day on Monday, November 30, 2026 — 34 days away.
Are all holidays in United Kingdom nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.