Bank holiday for Boxing Day moved from December 26

NewsUK & World Newsbank holidayThe bank holiday has moved away from the Boxing Day date16:26, 01 Aug 2026With just three bank holidays remaining in 2026, many people are already looking ahead to the 2027 calendar to plan holidays and make the most of their annual leave. Bank holiday dates vary from year to year, with Boxing Day set to change from the typical December 26 date.‌At present, there are no plans to introduce any additional UK-wide bank holidays, meaning England and Wales are expected to have the usual eight bank holidays in 2027. The next bank holiday in England and Wales is the Summer Bank Holiday on Monday, 31 August, followed by Christmas Day on Friday, December 25.‌This year, Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, which means a substitute bank holiday will be made on Monday, Decemb