List of Uk Bank Holidays 2026

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December gives us a solid double-punch. First, Christmas Day on Thursday, 25th December. This is the one where you eat so much stuffing you contemplate the meaning of life.

You’ll have a row with a relative over the last roast potato. You’ll also pretend to like a present you definitely won’t use. It’s tradition.

Then Boxing Day on Friday, 26th December. This is the national day of regrets, cold turkey sandwiches, and watching The Great Escape for the 47th time.

Some brave souls hit the sales, which is basically a gladiator arena with discounted toasters. I admire their courage from my sofa.

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The Underrated Bonus Day

And finally, a cheeky little treat: Monday, 26th May (already mentioned) and a special note for Scotland. They get 2nd January and St. Andrew’s Day (30th November) as bonuses.

But for the rest of us, we just get the one extra day in May. It’s like finding a tenner in an old coat—unexpected, but deeply satisfying.

Let’s also not forget that banking apps still act confused on these days. You’ll try to pay for a coffee, and the screen will just spin and say “processing” for three hours.

Pro tip: Plan your shopping around the bank holiday. Supermarkets close early, and you will be that person buying a single bag of salad at 5 PM in a panic.

In 2026, the key is to embrace the chaos. Accept that the train will be cancelled, the BBQ will be blustery, and you’ll accidentally call your sibling by the dog’s name.

These days off are our collective permission slip to be a bit useless. We all need that. We all deserve that.

So, print this list, stick it on your fridge, and start dreaming of that extra lie-in. The sausages in the rain can wait.