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United Kingdom Holidays 2026

42 public holidays in United Kingdom. Next up: Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day in 0 days!

0
Days
16
Hours
24
Mins
33
Secs
until Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Europe/London timezone
42
Total Holidays
32
Upcoming
10
Passed
5
Months

Upcoming Holidays

32 remaining

Holidays by Month

January 2026 8 holidays

01
Thu
Passed
02
Fri
Passed
05
Mon
Passed
06
Tue
Passed
07
Wed
Passed
14
Wed
Passed
16
Fri
Passed
25
Sun
Passed

February 2026 6 holidays

02
Mon
Passed
14
Sat
Passed
17
Tue
Today!
17
Tue
Today!
18
Wed
1 days
18
Wed
1 days

March 2026 9 holidays

01
Sun
12 days
03
Tue
14 days
15
Sun
26 days
15
Sun
26 days
17
Tue
28 days
20
Fri
31 days
20
Fri
31 days
29
Sun
40 days
29
Sun
40 days

April 2026 16 holidays

02
Thu
44 days
02
Thu
44 days
03
Fri
45 days
04
Sat
46 days
05
Sun
47 days
06
Mon
48 days
09
Thu
51 days
10
Fri
52 days
11
Sat
53 days
12
Sun
54 days
13
Mon
55 days
14
Tue
56 days
22
Wed
64 days
22
Wed
64 days
23
Thu
65 days
23
Thu
65 days

May 2026 3 holidays

04
Mon
76 days
05
Tue
77 days
14
Thu
86 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2026?▼

United Kingdom has 42 public holidays in 2026. These are official days when most businesses, schools, and government offices are closed.

What is the next public holiday in United Kingdom?▼

The next public holiday in United Kingdom is Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day on February 17, 2026. That's in 0 days!

Are these official public holidays?▼

Yes, these are official public holidays recognized by United Kingdom. Our data is collected from official government sources and verified for accuracy.

Do public holidays in United Kingdom apply to all regions?▼

Most national holidays apply countrywide. However, some countries have regional holidays specific to certain states, provinces, or territories. The holidays listed here are those recognized nationally.