The next bank holiday depends on whether you are in England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. Choose your jurisdiction and date above for the correct answer.
Why the UK answer varies
Scotland and Northern Ireland have holidays that do not apply in England and Wales, and the summer bank holiday also falls on different dates. The official GOV.UK bank holiday calendar publishes separate lists for all three jurisdictions.
Before booking leave
A bank holiday is not automatically an extra paid day off for every worker. Your employer may include bank holidays within statutory holiday entitlement, offer them separately, or operate on the day. Check your contract and read our UK holiday entitlement guide before using the date in a leave plan.
For a date-specific answer, use the bank holiday today checker. England and Wales readers can also review the full 2026 calendar.