Spring bank holiday 2026 — United Kingdom
25 May 2026 · Monday
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What is Spring bank holiday?
The spring bank holiday is listed across England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. In the years covered by this calendar, it is observed on the final Monday in May.
The annual date is taken from the three GOV.UK divisions rather than generated as an unsupported permanent rule. This also leaves room for an officially announced one-off change to be represented correctly.
Because all divisions publish the same observed date for the current years, the holiday is labelled UK-wide.
- Applies in:
- UK-wide
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | 26 May 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Monday | 25 May 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | 31 May 2027 | Fixed |
| 2028 | Monday | 29 May 2028 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Spring bank holiday 2026?
- In 2026, Spring bank holiday falls on 25 May 2026 (Monday).
- Is the spring bank holiday observed throughout the UK?
- Yes, for the years shown it appears on the same date in all three GOV.UK divisions.
- Why is the date checked annually?
- The calendar follows the date actually published by GOV.UK, including any officially announced exception.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 29 July 2026