Remaining 2026 bank holidays in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - and paid leave rule

NewsUK & World Newsbank holidayThere are not many days left on the 2026 calendarSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer13:10, 17 Aug 2026As 2026 heads towards its final stretch, it won’t be long until the nights draw in and attention turns to autumn, Christmas and the new year.‌However, there are still a handful of ba

Wales shares the same bank holiday dates as England, meaning there are still a few chances left in 2026 to plan some actitivies

It could be a good time to look at the 2027 list to plan a long weekend off work

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