Public holidays · 2026
Long weekends in United Kingdom 2026
United Kingdom has 4 long weekends in 2026: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Fri 3 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
3 days offGood Friday
Sat 2 May – Mon 4 May
3 days offMay Day
Sat 23 May – Mon 25 May
3 days offSpring Bank Holiday
Fri 25 Dec – Mon 28 Dec
4 days offChristmas Day · Boxing Day
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in United Kingdom in 2026?
4: Fri 3 Apr – Sun 5 Apr (Good Friday); Sat 2 May – Mon 4 May (May Day); Sat 23 May – Mon 25 May (Spring Bank Holiday); Fri 25 Dec – Mon 28 Dec (Christmas Day · Boxing Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in United Kingdom in 2026?
Fri 25 Dec – Mon 28 Dec: 4 days off (Christmas Day · Boxing Day).