Bank Holiday Calendar Dates UK 2026 and 2027
If you’re creating a bespoke calendar—whether you’re designing it yourself or we’re designing it for you—you might want to include the official UK Bank Holidays Dates or other important dates.
In the UK, bank holiday dates can vary between England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. That’s why it’s important to check the dates carefully when planning your calendar. By marking the correct holidays, you’ll ensure your calendar is accurate and valuable for everyone who uses it. To make things easier, we’ve listed the confirmed UK Bank Holidays Dates for 2025 and 2026 in England & Wales, as well as Scotland, below. If you’d like to see the full, up-to-date list for all UK nations, you can visit GOV.UK bank holidays page.
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
| Friday | New Year’s Day | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | |
| Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
The dates below show the Scottish bank holidays for 2025 and 2026, which differ slightly from those in England and Wales.
Bank Holidays in Scotland
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | |
| Monday | World Cup bank holiday | |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | |
| Monday | St Andrew’s Day | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
| Friday | New Year’s Day | |
| Monday | 2nd January (substitute day) | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | |
| Tuesday | St Andrew’s Day | |
| Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
The dates below show upcoming bank holidays in Northern Ireland, which differ slightly from those in the rest of the UK.
Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | |
| Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day) | |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
| Friday | New Year’s Day | |
| Wednesday | St Patrick’s Day | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | |
| Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) | |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | |
| Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Why Add UK Bank Holidays Dates to Your Custom Calendar?
Including official UK Bank Holidays Dates in your calendar makes it even more useful. In fact, by marking these important dates, you help people plan ahead with ease. Not only does this add value, but it also shows attention to detail. Whether you’re printing calendars for your business, charity, or as a gift, adding bank holidays ensures each calendar is both practical and thoughtful. Furthermore, it helps make your calendar stand out as something people will genuinely rely on throughout the year.
Need Help Designing Your Calendar?
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