Long weekends in United Kingdom, 2026.
United Kingdom, 2026: 4 long weekends. None of them costs any leave: 13 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 5 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday)
- 2 May to 4 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Early May Bank Holiday)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Spring Bank Holiday)
- 25 December to 28 December: 4 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Public holidays in United Kingdom, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 4 May | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Monday 25 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 28 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 2026?
United Kingdom has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 0 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2026?
United Kingdom has 5 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 5 of them fall on a weekday.