Extra bank holidays
No extra bank holidays have been announced for 2026 or 2027. We check GOV.UK every day – if one is announced it appears here automatically.
One-off bank holidays since 2022
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15 June 2026 | World Cup bank holiday | Scotland |
| Monday 8 May 2023 | Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III | England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland |
| Monday 19 September 2022 | Bank Holiday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II | England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland |
| Friday 3 June 2022 | Platinum Jubilee bank holiday | England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland |
Moved bank holidays
As well as adding one-off days, the government sometimes moves a regular bank holiday. The early May bank holiday moved to Friday 8 May in 2020 for the 75th anniversary of VE Day, and the spring bank holiday moved to Thursday 2 June in 2022 so it could sit alongside the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday on 3 June.
Our dates for future years are calculated from the normal rules and marked provisional until GOV.UK publishes them, so any change like this is picked up automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an extra bank holiday in 2026?
Yes: World Cup bank holiday on Monday 15 June 2026 (Scotland).
Is there an extra bank holiday in 2027?
No extra bank holidays have been announced for 2027. We check GOV.UK every day, so if one is announced it will appear here and on our extra bank holidays page.
How are extra bank holidays created?
One-off bank holidays are created by Royal Proclamation under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. The government usually announces them months in advance, for example for jubilees, coronations and state funerals.
Do I get an extra day off for a one-off bank holiday?
Not automatically. Whether you get the day off, and whether it is paid, depends on your contract. Many employers give the extra day, but there is no legal right to it.
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