United Kingdom

Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

United Kingdom : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

YearDateHoliday
2025Wednesday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2025Friday 18 AprilGood Friday
2025Monday 5 MayMay Day
2025Monday 26 MaySpring Bank Holiday
2025Thursday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
2025Friday 26 DecemberBoxing Day
2026Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2026Friday 3 AprilGood Friday
2026Monday 4 MayMay Day
2026Monday 25 MaySpring Bank Holiday
2026Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
2026Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day
2026Monday 28 DecemberBoxing Day (observed)
2027Friday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2027Friday 26 MarchGood Friday
2027Monday 3 MayMay Day
2027Monday 31 MaySpring Bank Holiday
2027Saturday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
2027Sunday 26 DecemberBoxing Day
2027Monday 27 DecemberChristmas Day (observed)
2027Tuesday 28 DecemberBoxing Day (observed)

United Kingdom

Public Holidays in the United Kingdom

Public holidays in the United Kingdom, often referred to as bank holidays, are days when most businesses and schools close to observe national celebrations, historical events, or religious traditions. These holidays offer a chance for rest, family gatherings, and participation in cultural activities unique to the UK.

  • New Year's Day

    • Origin and Significance: Marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated worldwide as a fresh start.
    • Traditions: Fireworks, parties on New Year's Eve, and New Year’s resolutions.
    • Date and Observance: January 1st; if it falls on a weekend, the following Monday is observed as a holiday.

  • Good Friday

    • Origin and Significance: A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
    • Traditions: Church services, somber reflection, and in some areas, processions.
    • Date and Observance: Friday before Easter Sunday; varies each year.

  • May Day

    • Origin and Significance: A traditional spring festival with pagan origins, celebrating the arrival of summer.
    • Traditions: Dancing around the maypole, crowning a May Queen, and community gatherings.
    • Date and Observance: First Monday in May.

  • Spring Bank Holiday

    • Origin and Significance: Established as a public holiday for leisure in late spring.
    • Traditions: Family outings, festivals, and outdoor events.
    • Date and Observance: Last Monday in May.

  • Christmas Day

    • Origin and Significance: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, central to Christian faith.
    • Traditions: Gift-giving, festive meals, decorating Christmas trees, and church services.
    • Date and Observance: December 25th.

  • Boxing Day

    • Origin and Significance: Historically a day to give gifts to service workers and the less fortunate.
    • Traditions: Shopping sales, sporting events, and family gatherings.
    • Date and Observance: December 26th; if it falls on a weekend, the following Monday is observed.

  • Boxing Day (observed)

    • Origin and Significance: The substitute holiday observed when Boxing Day falls on a weekend.
    • Traditions: Same as Boxing Day.
    • Date and Observance: Typically the following Monday after December 26th when it falls on a weekend.

  • Christmas Day (observed)

    • Origin and Significance: Substitute holiday observed when Christmas Day falls on a weekend.
    • Traditions: Continuation of Christmas celebrations.
    • Date and Observance: Typically the following Monday after December 25th when it falls on a weekend.

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