Early May bank holiday 2026 — United Kingdom
4 May 2026 · Monday
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What is Early May bank holiday?
The early May bank holiday is observed across all four UK nations. In the years covered here, GOV.UK places it on the first Monday in May.
This is a Monday-based bank holiday rather than a fixed day-of-month event. The annual dataset stores the published observed date so the weekday rule is visible without guessing from the name.
The same date appears in the England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland lists, which is why the page marks it as UK-wide.
- Applies in:
- UK-wide
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | 5 May 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Monday | 4 May 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | 3 May 2027 | Fixed |
| 2028 | Monday | 1 May 2028 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Early May bank holiday 2026?
- In 2026, Early May bank holiday falls on 4 May 2026 (Monday).
- Is the early May bank holiday UK-wide?
- Yes. The official calendar lists it for all four nations.
- Does it have the same date every year?
- No. It is Monday-based, so the day of the month changes between years.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 29 July 2026