Bank holidays
Bank Holidays Business Days 2026
Check UK bank holidays excluded by the business day calculators.
The calculators exclude Saturdays, Sundays and these listed UK bank holidays for 2026.
- 1 January 2026 — New Year's Day
- 3 April 2026 — Good Friday
- 6 April 2026 — Easter Monday
- 4 May 2026 — Early May bank holiday
- 25 May 2026 — Spring bank holiday
- 31 August 2026 — Summer bank holiday
- 25 December 2026 — Christmas Day
- 28 December 2026 — Boxing Day substitute
FAQs
How many bank holidays are there in the UK in 2026?
There are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales for 2026: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), early May (4 May), spring (25 May), summer (31 Aug), Christmas Day (25 Dec), and Boxing Day substitute (28 Dec).
Are these all the UK bank holidays for 2026?
These are the England and Wales bank holidays for 2026. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some additional or different dates. For official dates, check GOV.UK bank holidays.
What is a substitute bank holiday?
When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a substitute weekday is given — usually the following Monday. In 2026, Boxing Day (26 December) falls on a Saturday, so Monday 28 December is a substitute bank holiday.
Do business day calculators automatically exclude bank holidays?
Yes. All deadline calculators on this site automatically exclude Saturdays, Sundays and the UK bank holidays listed on this page when counting working days.