Today, August 31, marks the Summer Bank Holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, providing a three-day weekend as the summer holidays draw to a close. With the return to school approaching, many are already looking ahead to their next time off. For England, Wales and Northern Ireland, only two bank holidays remain in 2026, one of which has been moved.
Remaining 2026 Bank Holidays
The next bank holiday after today is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25. Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year, so December 28 is a substitute bank holiday instead, creating a four-day Christmas weekend. Scotland's next bank holiday is St Andrew's Day on November 30, followed by the same festive dates as the rest of the UK.
England and Wales Dates for 2026 and 2027
England and Wales have the following bank holidays remaining in 2026: August 31 (Monday, Summer bank holiday), December 25 (Friday, Christmas Day), and December 28 (Monday, Boxing Day substitute).
For 2027, England and Wales will observe: January 1 (Friday, New Year's Day), March 26 (Friday, Good Friday), March 29 (Monday, Easter Monday), May 3 (Monday, Early May bank holiday), May 31 (Monday, Spring bank holiday), August 30 (Monday, Summer bank holiday), December 27 (Monday, Christmas Day substitute), and December 28 (Tuesday, Boxing Day substitute).
Scotland and Northern Ireland Schedules
Scotland's remaining 2026 bank holidays are November 30 (Monday, St Andrew's Day), December 25 (Friday, Christmas Day), and December 28 (Monday, Boxing Day substitute). In 2027, Scotland will have: January 1 (Friday, New Year's Day), January 4 (Monday, 2nd January substitute), March 26 (Friday, Good Friday), May 3 (Monday, Early May bank holiday), May 31 (Monday, Spring bank holiday), August 2 (Monday, Summer bank holiday), November 30 (Tuesday, St Andrew's Day), December 27 (Monday, Christmas Day substitute), and December 28 (Tuesday, Boxing Day substitute).
Northern Ireland's remaining 2026 bank holidays are August 31 (Monday, Summer bank holiday), December 25 (Friday, Christmas Day), and December 28 (Monday, Boxing Day substitute). For 2027, Northern Ireland will observe: January 1 (Friday, New Year's Day), March 17 (Wednesday, St Patrick's Day), March 26 (Friday, Good Friday), March 29 (Monday, Easter Monday), May 3 (Monday, Early May bank holiday), May 31 (Monday, Spring bank holiday), July 12 (Monday, Battle of the Boyne, Orangemen's Day), August 30 (Monday, Summer bank holiday), December 27 (Monday, Christmas Day substitute), and December 28 (Tuesday, Boxing Day substitute).
