Summer bank holiday 2026 — United Kingdom
31 August 2026 · Monday
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What is Summer bank holiday?
The late-August summer bank holiday applies in England and Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland has a separate summer bank holiday in early August.
For the published years covered here, GOV.UK places this bank holiday on the final Monday in August. The page carries a three-nation scope rather than describing it as UK-wide.
A separate Scottish detail page preserves the first-Monday-in-August date and prevents users from applying the wrong summer bank holiday to their nation.
- Applies in:
- nation (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Observed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the last Monday of August. Scotland's summer bank holiday is in early August instead.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | 25 August 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Monday | 31 August 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | 30 August 2027 | Fixed |
| 2028 | Monday | 28 August 2028 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Summer bank holiday 2026?
- In 2026, Summer bank holiday falls on 31 August 2026 (Monday).
- Where does the late-August summer bank holiday apply?
- It applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Which summer bank holiday does Scotland use?
- Scotland has a separate bank holiday in early August in the current official calendar.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 29 July 2026