Thursday 17 September 2026
Is today a bank holiday?
No – today is not a bank holiday anywhere in the UK or Ireland.
| Nation | Today Thu 17 Sep | Tomorrow Fri 18 Sep | Monday Mon 21 Sep | Next bank holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | No | No | No | Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec 2026 · in 99 days |
| Scotland | No | No | No | St Andrew's Day Mon 30 Nov 2026 · in 74 days |
| Northern Ireland | No | No | No | Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec 2026 · in 99 days |
| Republic of Ireland | No | No | No | October bank holiday Mon 26 Oct 2026 · in 39 days |
Frequently asked questions
Is it a bank holiday in Scotland on Monday?
No. Monday 21 September 2026 is not a bank holiday in Scotland. The next Scottish bank holiday is St Andrew's Day on Monday 30 November 2026.
Why are most bank holidays on a Monday?
Most UK bank holidays are fixed to a Monday by law so that they create a long weekend. Holidays on a set date, such as Christmas Day or St Andrew's Day, move to the next weekday as a "substitute day" when they fall on a weekend.
What happens if a bank holiday falls on a weekend?
In the UK a substitute bank holiday is given on the next weekday, usually the Monday. In the Republic of Ireland there is no automatic substitute day, but employees who qualify are still entitled to a benefit for the public holiday, such as a paid day off or an extra day of annual leave.
Is there an extra bank holiday in 2026?
Yes: World Cup bank holiday on Monday 15 June 2026 (Scotland).
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