England & Wales · 2026

Bank Holidays 2026 — England & Wales

Every England and Wales bank holiday for 2026, with the official Boxing Day substitute date — and how to turn a few days of annual leave into the longest possible breaks.

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Best opportunities
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Example: 20 days of leave

Best opportunity

Summer Getaway

August 29, 2026 – September 6, 2026

4 days of leave → 9 days off

Example: bridge days with 20 days of annual leave

This example selection assumes 20 days of annual leave for the year. Enter your own allowance in the planner to see a plan tailored to you.

  • Christmas Break

    ×2.3

    December 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027

    7 days of leave → 16 days off

Bank holidays 2026

  • New Year’s DayThursday 1 January
  • Good FridayFriday 3 April
  • Easter MondayMonday 6 April
  • Early May Bank HolidayMonday 4 May
  • Spring Bank HolidayMonday 25 May
  • Summer Bank HolidayMonday 31 August
  • Christmas DayFriday 25 December
  • Boxing Day (substitute day)Monday 28 December

How it works

  1. 01

    Choose your country

  2. 02

    Enter your available annual leave

  3. 03

    Get an optimised plan

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