Discover the Remaining Bank Holidays in 2026: Key Dates and What’s Coming Next Year!

BRITS making the most of the August long weekend may already be starting to look ahead to their next stretch of time off.

Following the Bank Holiday on Monday, August 31 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the countdown is on for the final public of 2026 and a brand-new calendar of breaks in 2027.

Whether you are plotting a getaway, or simply curious about when shops and banks will be closing, here’s everything you need to know about the remaining UK bank holiday dates for 2026 and what to expect next year.

Remaining UK Bank Holidays in 2026

After the late August holiday, the bank holiday calendar slows down until the festive season.

Scotland gets an extra regional day off in late November for St Andrew’s Day.

But the rest of the UK will have to wait until late December for a festive four-day weekend, thanks to Boxing Day falling on a Saturday and moving to a substitute weekday.

(Note: Scotland observed its Summer Bank Holiday earlier in the month, on Monday, August 3).

UK Bank Holidays for 2027

Looking ahead to 2027, the year kicks off with a long weekend right out of the gate as New Year’s Day falls on a Friday.

Easter comes earlier than usual in 2027, landing in late March.

Meanwhile, 2027 promises another four-day holiday block.

Because Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a Saturday and Sunday, substitute move to Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28.

Here’s the full breakdown of official UK bank holidays confirmed for 2027: