United Kingdom Long Weekends 2026
Use this 2026 long weekend planner for United Kingdom to spot public holidays that create three-day weekends and extended breaks.
What is the next long weekend in United Kingdom?
The next long weekend in United Kingdom runs from December 25, 2026 to December 28, 2026 for 4 days, around Christmas Day, Boxing Day. Verified jurisdiction: England and Wales.
Turn leave days into longer breaks
Use public holidays and weekends together to get more days away with fewer leave days.
- Take 1 day off to get 5 days away: April 2, 2026 - April 6, 2026. Book leave: April 2, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 5 days away: December 24, 2026 - December 28, 2026. Book leave: December 24, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: January 1, 2026 - January 4, 2026. Book leave: January 2, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: May 1, 2026 - May 4, 2026. Book leave: May 1, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: May 22, 2026 - May 25, 2026. Book leave: May 22, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: August 28, 2026 - August 31, 2026. Book leave: August 28, 2026
- April 3, 2026 - April 6, 2026: Good Friday, Easter Monday
- May 2, 2026 - May 4, 2026: Early May bank holiday
- May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026: Spring bank holiday
- August 29, 2026 - August 31, 2026: Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2026 - December 28, 2026: Christmas Day, Boxing Day
FAQ
- How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 2026?
- United Kingdom has 5 long weekends in 2026 based on public holidays that connect with Saturday or Sunday.
- What is the next long weekend in United Kingdom?
- The next long weekend in United Kingdom runs from December 25, 2026 to December 28, 2026 for 4 days, around Christmas Day, Boxing Day. Verified jurisdiction: England and Wales.