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United Kingdom
The UK has 8 bank holidays in England and Wales, with Scotland and Northern Ireland having additional days. Boxing Day, the Spring and Summer Bank Holidays, and Bonfire Night (November 5) are distinctive British traditions.
Key Information
- Capital
- London
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Languages
- English
- Public Holidays
- 8
- Currency
- GBP
- ISO Code
- GB
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | 🎆 New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | ✝️ Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| May 4 | Monday | ✊ Labour Day(International Workers' Day) | Public Holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
| Dec. 26 | Saturday | 🎁 Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
4:1
New Year's Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#2
Free!
Good Friday
3 days off — free
#3
Free!
Labour Day
3 days off — free
All Holidays (24)
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Bonfire Night(Guy Fawkes Night)
Cultural Celebration
Boxing Day
Public Holiday
Public
Chinese New Year(春节 (Chūnjié))
Cultural Celebration
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Diwali(दीवाली)
Religious Holiday
Public
Easter Sunday(Easter)
Religious Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr(عيد الفطر)
Religious Holiday
Public
Father's Day
Observance
Good Friday
Religious Holiday
Public
Halloween
Cultural Celebration
Hanukkah(חֲנֻכָּה)
Religious Holiday
Holi(होली)
Religious Holiday
Public
Labour Day(International Workers' Day)
Public Holiday
Public
Lohri(ਲੋਹੜੀ)
Cultural Celebration
Mother's Day
Observance
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Eve
Observance
Passover(פֶּסַח)
Religious Holiday
Public
Rosh Hashanah(ראש השנה)
Religious Holiday
Public
Spring Bank Holiday
Public Holiday
Public
St. Patrick's Day(Lá Fhéile Pádraig)
Cultural Celebration
Public
Sukkot(סוּכּוֹת)
Religious Holiday
Public
Valentine's Day(Saint Valentine's Day)
Observance
Yom Kippur(יוֹם כִּפּוּר)
Religious Holiday
Public