UK Public & National Holidays (2026)

An island in north-western Europe, the United Kingdom is known as the birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles. The capital, London, is a known center of finance and culture in the world; while England boasts centuries-old history.

Public holidays in the United Kingdom consist of religious and cultural holidays observed across the states of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. If the holiday falls on a weekend, the weekday in substitute for that (next Monday) will be a holiday.

During public holidays and bank holidays, government offices and businesses are closed, including banks. According to the Bank Holidays Act of 1871, Christmas Day and Good Friday are considered days of rest.

When are public holidays in the United Kingdom?

What are the Public holidays in the United Kingdom?

New Year’s Day (January 1)
New Year’s Day is celebrated every 1st Day of January to mark the start of the year in the UK. It usually lasts for two days off.

Spring Public Holiday
The Spring Public Holiday marks the start of the spring season and is celebrated every April in the UK.

Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is a day that honors mothers in the UK.

Good Friday
Good Friday is celebrated in commemoration of Christ’s death.

Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the holiday that remembers Christ’s resurrection after death.

Christmas Day
This holiday is celebrated every 25th of December, marking the birth of Jesus Christ.

Boxing Day
Another bank holiday in the UK, Boxing Day is the day after Christmas day.

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