Bank holidays remaining in UK for 2026 after today including date change and when they fall in 2027

Things also vary by UK nation for the rest of the year00:09, 31 Aug 2026Today is the August bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, known by its full name as the Summer Bank Holiday. It's a three-day weekend to enjoy as the summer holidays come to a close.‌For those with children, thoughts will soon turn to a return to school. Before we know it, autumn will be kicking in and Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas will be coming into view.‌And with that, once today is done, many in the UK will already be dreaming of their next time off. There are just two bank holidays left for England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year, one of which has been moved.‌The next bank holiday after today is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25. Usually, Boxing Day is a bank holiday as well, howev