Holidays in October 2026
- Saturday, October 31 – Halloween (observance)
Upcoming holidays and observances
The next 12 months from October 19, 2026. Days off are marked “Bank holiday”:
| Holiday | Date | Days left | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Oct 31, 2026 (Sat) | 12 | Observance |
| Bonfire Night | Nov 5, 2026 (Thu) | 17 | Observance |
| Diwali | Nov 8, 2026 (Sun) | 20 | Observance |
| Remembrance Day | Nov 11, 2026 (Wed) | 23 | Observance |
| Black Friday | Nov 27, 2026 (Fri) | 39 | Observance |
| Cyber Monday | Nov 30, 2026 (Mon) | 42 | Observance |
| Hanukkah | Dec 5, 2026 (Sat) | 47 | Observance |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2026 (Thu) | 66 | Observance |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 (Fri) | 67 | Bank holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2026 (Sat) | 68 | Bank holiday |
| New Year’s Eve | Dec 31, 2026 (Thu) | 73 | Observance |
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 (Fri) | 74 | Bank holiday |
| Chinese New Year | Feb 6, 2027 (Sat) | 110 | Observance |
| Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) | Feb 9, 2027 (Tue) | 113 | Observance |
| Valentine’s Day | Feb 14, 2027 (Sun) | 118 | Observance |
| Mothering Sunday | Mar 7, 2027 (Sun) | 139 | Observance |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 10, 2027 (Wed) | 142 | Observance |
| St. Patrick’s Day | Mar 17, 2027 (Wed) | 149 | Observance |
| Holi | Mar 23, 2027 (Tue) | 155 | Observance |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 (Fri) | 158 | Bank holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Mar 28, 2027 (Sun) | 160 | Observance |
| Easter Monday | Mar 29, 2027 (Mon) | 161 | Bank holiday |
| Earth Day | Apr 22, 2027 (Thu) | 185 | Observance |
| Early May Bank Holiday | May 3, 2027 (Mon) | 196 | Bank holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | 210 | Observance |
| Spring Bank Holiday | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | 224 | Bank holiday |
| Father’s Day | Jun 20, 2027 (Sun) | 244 | Observance |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Aug 30, 2027 (Mon) | 315 | Bank holiday |
2026 bank holidays in the United Kingdom
8 bank holidays, 8 on weekdays. Dates are the days off.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 4 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Monday, May 25 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday, August 31 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
| Monday, December 28 | Boxing Day (falls on Saturday, December 26) |
Long weekends in 2026
- Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day: take Friday off for 4 days
- Friday, April 3 – Good Friday: Friday to Sunday
- Monday, April 6 – Easter Monday: Saturday to Monday
- Monday, May 4 – Early May Bank Holiday: Saturday to Monday
- Monday, May 25 – Spring Bank Holiday: Saturday to Monday
- Monday, August 31 – Summer Bank Holiday: Saturday to Monday
- Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day: Friday to Sunday
- Monday, December 28 – Boxing Day: Saturday to Monday
2027 bank holidays in the United Kingdom
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Friday, March 26 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 3 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Monday, May 31 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday, August 30 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Monday, December 27 | Christmas Day (falls on Saturday, December 25) |
| Tuesday, December 28 | Boxing Day (falls on Sunday, December 26) |
Bank holidays in Scotland and Northern Ireland
The lists above are for England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different days:
Working days in 2026
| Year | Weekdays | Bank holidays on weekdays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 261 | 8 | 253 |
| 2027 | 261 | 8 | 253 |
To count working days between any two dates with these holidays left out, use the Business Days Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does the United Kingdom have in 2026?
The United Kingdom has 8 bank holidays in 2026, and 8 of them fall on a weekday. Bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different days.
What is the next public holiday in the United Kingdom?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026, in 67 days.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday on a Saturday or Sunday usually moves to the next weekday (a substitute day). The tables show the day off.
How many working days are there in 2026?
2026 has 261 weekdays. Taking off the 8 bank holidays on weekdays leaves 253 working days, before regional and company holidays.