Quick Answer
United Kingdom has 14 public holidays entries in 2026. December is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom for 2026 give you a practical planning layer you can use immediately. This page combines real calendar data with time-off guidance, internal links, and related pages so you can move from date research to a real travel or PTO decision without opening multiple tools.
Total entries
14
Planning year
2026
Best month
December
14 official dates
Data table
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | New Year's Day | REGIONAL |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 2 January | REGIONAL |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Saint Patrick's Day | REGIONAL |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Good Friday | NATIONAL |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Monday | REGIONAL |
| May 3, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday | NATIONAL |
| May 24, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday | NATIONAL |
| Jun 14, 2026 | World Cup Bank Holiday | REGIONAL |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Battle of the Boyne | REGIONAL |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday | REGIONAL |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday | REGIONAL |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Saint Andrew's Day | REGIONAL |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Day | NATIONAL |
| Dec 27, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | NATIONAL |
Why this page matters
It turns United Kingdom 2026 calendar data into a single planning reference instead of a raw list of dates.
It shows where public holidays connect with long weekends, leave planning, and comparison pages.
The strongest signal on this page is 14 official dates.
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Best months to plan around
December is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
Use the linked leave-planner variants to test how many days off you can unlock around 2026 dates.
Compare United Kingdom with nearby countries if you want to benchmark calendar quality before booking.
Tips to maximize holidays
Start with the official public holidays dates and then branch into long weekends and leave-planner pages.
Prioritize months where holidays sit next to weekends or cluster together.
Use the related opportunities block below to keep building a deeper annual plan.
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Plan your next move from these dates
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