2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates: Your Complete Guide
Plan your year with the official 2026 UK bank holiday calendar. See all confirmed dates for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including the next day off.
Plan your year with the official 2026 UK bank holiday calendar. See all confirmed dates for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including the next day off.
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Plan your year with the official 2026 UK bank holiday calendar. Find out when England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland get their next well-deserved day off.
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