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When is the next bank holiday?
The next bank holiday in England & Wales is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 – in 74 days.
Next bank holiday · England & Wales
Friday 25 December
Christmas Day
Next bank holiday · Scotland
Monday 30 November
St Andrew's Day
Next bank holiday · Northern Ireland
Friday 25 December
Christmas Day
Next public holiday · Republic of Ireland
Monday 26 October
October bank holiday
Upcoming bank holidays
The next 12 months, including substitute days.
- Christmas Day Friday 25 December In 74 days
- Boxing Day Monday 28 December In 77 days Substitute day
- New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2027 In 81 days
- Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027 In 165 days
- Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027 In 168 days
- Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 In 203 days
- Spring bank holiday Monday 31 May 2027 In 231 days
- Summer bank holiday Monday 30 August 2027 In 322 days
2 bank holidays left in 2026 in England & Wales.
- St Andrew's Day Monday 30 November In 49 days
- Christmas Day Friday 25 December In 74 days
- Boxing Day Monday 28 December In 77 days Substitute day
- New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2027 In 81 days
- 2nd January Monday 4 January 2027 In 84 days Substitute day
- Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027 In 165 days
- Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 In 203 days
- Spring bank holiday Monday 31 May 2027 In 231 days
- Summer bank holiday Monday 2 August 2027 In 294 days
3 bank holidays left in 2026 in Scotland.
- Christmas Day Friday 25 December In 74 days
- Boxing Day Monday 28 December In 77 days Substitute day
- New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2027 In 81 days
- St Patrick's Day Wednesday 17 March 2027 In 156 days
- Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027 In 165 days
- Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027 In 168 days
- Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 In 203 days
- Spring bank holiday Monday 31 May 2027 In 231 days
- Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) Monday 12 July 2027 In 273 days
- Summer bank holiday Monday 30 August 2027 In 322 days
2 bank holidays left in 2026 in Northern Ireland.
- October bank holiday Monday 26 October In 14 days
- Christmas Day Friday 25 December In 74 days
- St Stephen's Day Saturday 26 December In 75 days
- New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2027 In 81 days
- St Brigid's Day Monday 1 February 2027 In 112 days
- St Patrick's Day Wednesday 17 March 2027 In 156 days
- Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027 In 168 days
- May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 In 203 days
- June bank holiday Monday 7 June 2027 In 238 days
- August bank holiday Monday 2 August 2027 In 294 days
3 public holidays left in 2026 in Republic of Ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next bank holiday?
- England & Wales: Christmas Day, Friday 25 December 2026
- Scotland: St Andrew's Day, Monday 30 November 2026
- Northern Ireland: Christmas Day, Friday 25 December 2026
- Republic of Ireland: October bank holiday, Monday 26 October 2026
How many bank holidays are left in 2026?
There are 2 bank holidays left in 2026 in England and Wales. See all 2026 dates.
Are there two bank holidays in August?
No. England, Wales and Northern Ireland have one August bank holiday, on the last Monday of the month. Scotland's summer bank holiday is on the first Monday of August instead.
Is there an extra bank holiday in 2026?
Yes: World Cup bank holiday on Monday 15 June 2026 (Scotland).
Why do Scotland and Northern Ireland have different bank holidays?
Bank holidays are set separately for each part of the UK. Scotland has 2 January and St Andrew's Day but not Easter Monday, and moves its summer bank holiday to the start of August. Northern Ireland adds St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne (12 July).