Holidays in United Kingdom
Every public, bank and school holiday in United Kingdom for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.
Next public holiday
United Kingdom has 11 holidays in 2026: 8 public, 3 observance.
Year at a glance
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January 2026
- New Year's Day
March 2026
- Mother's DayPassed
April 2026
- Good FridayPassed
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
May 2026
- Early May bank holidayPassed
- Spring bank holidayPassed
June 2026
- Father's DayPassed
December 2026
- Christmas DayNext · In 46 daysRead the guide to Christmas Day
- Boxing DayIn 47 days
- Boxing Day (substitute day)In 49 days
Festivals in United Kingdom
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
29 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027GBUnited Kingdom
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
18–22 May 2027GBUnited Kingdom
Royal Ascot
15–19 Jun 2027GBUnited Kingdom
The World Snail Racing Championships
17 Jul 2027GBUnited Kingdom
Creamfields
26–29 Aug 2027GBUnited Kingdom
Notting Hill Carnival
29–30 Aug 2027GBUnited KingdomRead more
Christmas
December 25th is of great importance across many countries in this continent, as it connects to Christmas but also retains other unique cultural festivals.
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Easter
Easter in Europe is a vibrant and diverse celebration, blending religious traditions with cultural heritage. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and features various customs across the continent.
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New Years
New Year's celebrations in Europe are a vibrant blend of traditions and festivities. The night is marked by fireworks, parties, and communal gatherings. Unique customs such as eating twelve grapes at midnight for luck, making predictions for the future with melted lead, and enjoying special festive meals highlight the diversity of cultural practices.
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