Is this the full UK bank holiday calendar?
No. This page is only for England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate official bank holiday lists, and their remaining 2026 dates are not included here.
UK bank holidays 2026 in England and Wales
This calendar covers England and Wales only. GOV.UK publishes separate bank holiday lists for Scotland and Northern Ireland, so those dates are deliberately not mixed into this timer set.
From 13 June 2026 onward, there are three England and Wales bank holidays left in 2026: the summer bank holiday in August, Christmas Day, and the Boxing Day substitute day on the following Monday.
If you are planning annual leave, childcare, payroll, shop opening hours or travel, these are the official dates to keep visible. Christmas falls on a Friday in 2026, and because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, GOV.UK lists Monday 28 December as the substitute bank holiday.
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England and Wales bank holidays 2026
- Summer bank holidayMonday, August 31, 2026
Monday 31 August 2026. GOV.UK lists this as the summer bank holiday for England and Wales.
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
Friday 25 December 2026. Christmas Day is listed by GOV.UK as a bank holiday in England and Wales.
- Boxing Day substitute dayMonday, December 28, 2026
Monday 28 December 2026. Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December, so GOV.UK lists the following Monday as the substitute bank holiday.
Frequently asked questions
How many England and Wales bank holidays are left in 2026?
From 13 June 2026, there are three left: Monday 31 August, Friday 25 December, and Monday 28 December.
Why is Boxing Day shown on 28 December?
Boxing Day itself falls on Saturday 26 December 2026. GOV.UK explains that when a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday normally becomes the bank holiday.
Does my employer have to give paid leave on these dates?
GOV.UK says employers do not have to give paid leave on bank or public holidays. Check your contract if you are planning time off.