{"id":8530,"date":"2026-01-11T11:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8530"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:16:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:16:34","slug":"2026-uk-bank-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/2026-uk-bank-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 UK Bank Holidays: Plan Your Exmoor Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* boe-article-css *\/\n#kad-banner, .headerclass, .topclass, #topbar,\n.footerclass, #containerfooter, .home-footer,\n.wp-megamenu-main-wrapper, .wpmm-nav-wrap,\n#nav-main, .nav-main, #mobile-nav,\n.elementor-location-header, .elementor-location-footer,\n.kad-header-wrap, .kad-desktop-header,\nheader.banner, footer.footer-area,\n#header, #footer, .home-wrapper {\n    display: none !important;\n    visibility: hidden !important;\n    height: 0 !important;\n    overflow: hidden !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n}\nbody { background: #f5f5f0 !important; 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Bank holidays are the perfect opportunity to escape to Exmoor for a relaxing break. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a long weekend getaway or an extended holiday, knowing the <strong>2026 UK bank holiday dates<\/strong> in advance helps you book the best cottages before they fill up.<\/p>\n<p>This complete guide covers all bank holidays for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland \u2013 plus our insider tips on making the most of each one on Exmoor.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"background: #f5f5f0; padding: 32px; border-radius: 20px; margin: 40px 0; border-left: 4px solid #90b284;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #90b284; font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 24px;\">In This Guide<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\">\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#england-wales\"><strong>1.<\/strong> England &amp; Wales Bank Holidays 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#scotland\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Scotland Bank Holidays 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#northern-ireland\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#long-weekends\"><strong>4.<\/strong> Best Long Weekend Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#booking-tips\"><strong>5.<\/strong> When to Book for Bank Holidays<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#conclusion\">Plan Your 2026 Escape<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"england-wales\">1. England &amp; Wales Bank Holidays 2026<\/h2>\n<p>England and Wales share 8 bank holidays in 2026. Here are the dates you need to know:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #90b284; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Holiday<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Day<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1 January<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">New Year&#8217;s Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Thursday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3 April<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Good Friday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">6 April<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Easter Monday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">4 May<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Early May Bank Holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">25 May<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Spring Bank Holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">31 August<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Summer Bank Holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">25 December<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Christmas Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">28 December<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Boxing Day (substitute)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">Top Tip for Exmoor Visitors<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Easter (3-6 April) gives you a natural 4-day weekend \u2013 perfect for exploring Exmoor&#8217;s spring landscapes when the lambs are out and wildflowers are blooming!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UK-bank-holiday-1024x575.jpeg\" alt=\"UK bank holidays\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UK-bank-holiday-1024x575.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UK-bank-holiday-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UK-bank-holiday-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UK-bank-holiday-1536x862.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UK-bank-holiday.jpeg 1874w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"scotland\">2. Scotland Bank Holidays 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Scotland has 9 bank holidays, including some unique dates. Note that Easter Monday is <strong>not<\/strong> a bank holiday in Scotland.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #90b284; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Holiday<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Day<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1 January<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">New Year&#8217;s Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Thursday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">2 January<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">2nd January<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3 April<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Good Friday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">4 May<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Early May Bank Holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">25 May<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Spring Bank Holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3 August<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Summer Bank Holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">30 November<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">St Andrew&#8217;s Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">25 December<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Christmas Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">28 December<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Boxing Day (substitute)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">Key Difference<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Scotland&#8217;s Summer Bank Holiday falls on <strong>3 August<\/strong> \u2013 four weeks earlier than England and Wales (31 August). Great for an early August Exmoor break!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"northern-ireland\">3. Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Northern Ireland enjoys the most bank holidays in the UK with <strong>10 days<\/strong>, including St Patrick&#8217;s Day and the Battle of the Boyne.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #90b284; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Holiday<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Day<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1 January<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">New Year&#8217;s Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Thursday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">17 March<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">St Patrick&#8217;s Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Tuesday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3 April<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Good Friday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">6 April<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Easter Monday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">4 May<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Early May Bank Holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">25 May<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Spring Bank Holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">13 July<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Battle of the Boyne (substitute)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">31 August<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Summer Bank Holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">25 December<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Christmas Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">28 December<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Boxing Day (substitute)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"long-weekends\">4. Best Long Weekend Opportunities in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the best opportunities to maximise your time off and enjoy Exmoor in 2026:<\/p>\n<h3>Easter Weekend (3-6 April)<\/h3>\n<p>A natural 4-day weekend with Good Friday and Easter Monday! This is one of the best times to visit Exmoor \u2013 spring has arrived, lambs are everywhere, and the wildflowers are blooming. Book a cosy cottage and enjoy quieter trails before the summer crowds arrive.<\/p>\n<h3>Early May Bank Holiday (4 May)<\/h3>\n<p>Take Tuesday to Thursday off (5-7 May) for a glorious 9-day break! May is arguably Exmoor&#8217;s finest month \u2013 the weather is warming up, bluebells carpet the ancient woodlands, and wildlife is everywhere.<\/p>\n<h3>Spring Bank Holiday (25 May)<\/h3>\n<p>Another long weekend opportunity. The moors are in full bloom and the coastal paths from Lynton to Porlock are at their finest.<\/p>\n<h3>Summer Bank Holiday (31 August)<\/h3>\n<p>The last hurrah of summer! Perfect for beach days at Lynmouth, exploring Dunster Castle, or hiking to the summit of Dunkery Beacon.<\/p>\n<h3>Christmas &amp; New Year (25 Dec &#8211; 1 Jan)<\/h3>\n<p>With Christmas on Friday and Boxing Day substitute on Monday 28th, plus New Year&#8217;s Day on Thursday \u2013 this is ideal for an extended festive getaway. Our Exmoor cottages offer the perfect cosy retreat with log fires and stunning winter landscapes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"booking-tips\">5. When to Book for Bank Holidays<\/h2>\n<p>Bank holiday weekends on Exmoor book up fast \u2013 especially Easter and the summer bank holidays. For the best choice of cottages, here&#8217;s when to book:<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">Recommended Booking Timeline<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n<li><strong>Easter 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Book by January 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>May Bank Holidays<\/strong> \u2013 Book by February 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Bank Holiday<\/strong> \u2013 Book by March 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas &amp; New Year<\/strong> \u2013 Book by September 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 30px;\"><a target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/all-cottages\">Browse All Exmoor Cottages \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">How many bank holidays are there in 2026?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">England and Wales have 8 bank holidays, Scotland has 9 (including 2nd January and St Andrew&#8217;s Day), and Northern Ireland has 10 (including St Patrick&#8217;s Day and Battle of the Boyne).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">When is Easter 2026?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Good Friday falls on 3 April and Easter Monday on 6 April 2026, giving you a natural 4-day weekend.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Why is Boxing Day on Monday 28 December?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday 26 December. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, the following Monday becomes a substitute bank holiday.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Do I get automatic time off on bank holidays?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Bank holidays are not automatic days off \u2013 it depends on your employment contract. Most full-time workers are entitled to bank holidays as part of their annual leave allowance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">When should I book an Exmoor cottage for bank holidays?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Book 3-6 months in advance for bank holiday weekends. Easter and summer bank holidays fill up fastest \u2013 book by January for Easter and by March for August.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\">Plan Your 2026 Exmoor Escape<\/h2>\n<p>With 8 bank holidays spread throughout 2026, there&#8217;s plenty of opportunity to escape to Exmoor for long weekend breaks or extended holidays. From spring walks among the bluebells to cosy Christmas retreats, Exmoor offers something special for every season.<\/p>\n<p>The key is booking early \u2013 our best cottages for bank holiday weekends get snapped up months in advance. 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