Public Holidays in England 2026
All 8 public holidays in England for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in England 2026
England has 8 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 6 nationwide United Kingdom holidays plus 2 regional holidays: Easter Monday, Summer Bank Holiday.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 05/04/2026 | Monday | |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 08/31/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday |
Bridge Days in England 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in England for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 1 (Friday) – Take one day off before Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 4) for a 4-day weekend from May 1 to 4.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- August 28 (Friday) – Take one day off before Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 31) for a 4-day weekend from August 28 to 31.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Boxing Day are holidays).
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Frequently Asked Questions
England has 8 public holidays in 2026: 6 nationwide holidays plus 2 regional holidays (Easter Monday, Summer Bank Holiday).
In addition to the 6 nationwide holidays, England observes: Easter Monday (April 6), Summer Bank Holiday (August 31).
The best bridge days in England in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 1 (Friday, before Early May Bank Holiday), May 22 (Friday, before Spring Bank Holiday).
Yes. The England public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.