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BRITS will experience a shift in the upcoming festive period next year, as Christmas Day will fall on a Friday.

This arrangement means that employees can enjoy an “extra day” off during the 2026 holiday season.

A minimal photo of a notebook with “2026” written on the cover, placed on a pastel green desk with a pen beside it. Conceptual image representing the new year, planning, organization, business goals, or fresh beginnings.Brits can enjoy an extra day off next year during the festive period (stock image)

Although Christmas may seem far off, many can take comfort in knowing that 2026 will provide an additional day to unwind and enjoy.

Most of the holidays throughout 2026 will mirror those of 2025, as the UK will be given a long weekend, from Good Friday (April 3) to Easter Monday (April 6).

There are also the spring and summer bank holidays: May Day Bank Holiday, late May Bank Holiday, and the late August Bank Holiday.

These holidays are scheduled for May 4, May 25, and August 31, respectively.

Additionally, Christmas Day will be a bank holiday on December 25, but it will be slightly different in 2026.

Since December 26 falls on a Saturday, it will not be considered a bank holiday; however, there’s no need to worry about losing a day off.

In fact, an extra substitute day off will be provided on Monday, December 28, as confirmed by the government website.

In 2027, there will be further changes, with UK households enjoying an additional two days off during the festive period.

As December 25 and 26, 2027, fall on a Saturday and Sunday, the bank holidays will be carried over into the following week.

This means you can relax on Monday, December 27, and Tuesday, December 28, as well.

FAQs

Will there be an extra day off during the 2026 festive period?

Yes, workers will enjoy an extra day off on Monday, December 28, 2026.

What are the bank holidays in 2026?

The bank holidays in 2026 include Good Friday (April 3), Easter Monday (April 6), May Day Bank Holiday (May 4), late May Bank Holiday (May 25), and late August Bank Holiday (August 31).

What will happen to the bank holidays in 2027?

In 2027, since Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a weekend, the bank holidays will shift to the following week, allowing for additional days off on December 27 and December 28.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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