Public holidays · 2026
Public holidays in Wales, United Kingdom 2026
Wales has 9 days of public holidays in 2026: 7 nationwide and 2 that apply in Wales only.
Only in Wales
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AprMon | Easter Monday | 193 days ago |
| 31 AugMon | Late Summer Bank Holiday | 46 days ago |
Nationwide, also in Wales
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 JanThu | New Year's Day | 288 days ago |
| 3 AprFri | Good Friday | 196 days ago |
| 4 MayMon | May Day | 165 days ago |
| 25 MayMon | Spring Bank Holiday | 144 days ago |
| 25 DecFri | Christmas Day | in 70 days |
| 26 DecSatWeekend | Boxing Day | in 71 days |
| 28 DecMon | Boxing Day | in 73 days |
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Questions
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How many public holidays does Wales have in 2026?
Wales has 9 days of public holidays in 2026: 7 that apply across United Kingdom and 2 that apply in Wales only.
Which public holidays apply only in Wales?
Easter Monday, Monday, 6 April 2026; Late Summer Bank Holiday, Monday, 31 August 2026.