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Bank holidays 2026 in England & Wales
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's Day | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | |
| Mon | Early May bank holiday | |
| Mon | Spring bank holiday | |
| Mon | Summer bank holiday | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | |
| Mon | Boxing Day |
Bank holidays 2027 in England & Wales
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | New Year's Day | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | |
| Mon | Early May bank holiday | |
| Mon | Spring bank holiday | |
| Mon | Summer bank holiday | |
| Mon | Christmas Day | |
| Tue | Boxing Day |
Upcoming bank holidays in England & Wales
Substitute days
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, the UK moves it to a weekday — marked Substitute day in the 2026 table above. Banks close on the substitute day. England & Wales observes Easter Monday alongside the shared UK holidays.
Bank holiday questions — England & Wales
Are banks open on bank holidays in England & Wales?
No. Banks across the UK close on bank holidays, including in England & Wales. Branches shut while ATMs, online banking and card payments keep working.
Are banks open on Saturdays in England & Wales?
Most high-street banks in England & Wales open on Saturday mornings with reduced hours, but Saturday is not a bank holiday — hours vary by bank and branch. Banks are always closed on Sundays.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend in England & Wales?
The UK moves it to a weekday as a substitute day — for example, when Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, banks in England & Wales close on the following Monday instead. Substitute days are marked in the 2026 table above.
Do ATMs and online banking work on UK bank holidays?
Yes. ATMs, online and mobile banking, and card payments work normally on bank holidays across the UK, including England & Wales — only branch counters close.