The Verified UK Calendar for Families, Schools & Holidays
The next UK statutory bank holiday in England and Wales is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 (in 60 days). Discover verified 2026–2027 school term dates across all UK local authorities.
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Banks and schools closed.
Clocks Go Forward (BST Starts) 2027
Sunday 28 March 2027
At 01:00 GMT on the last Sunday in March 2027, clocks advance 1 hour to 02:00 BST for British Summer Time.
GCSE & A-Level Results
A-Level Results Day: Thursday 13 August 2026.
GCSE Results Day: Thursday 20 August 2026.
Upcoming UK Bank Holidays
Official dates for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Sourced directly from GOV.UK.
| Bank Holiday | Date | Status / Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | In 60 days |
| Boxing DaySubstitute Day | Monday 28 December 2026 | In 63 days |
| New Year’s Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | In 67 days |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | In 151 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 | In 154 days |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday 3 May 2027 | In 189 days |
Browse School Holidays by Nation
Select your nation to access authoritative, council-by-council school holiday calendars.
England
150+ councils covering London, South East, Midlands, and the North. Standard 3-term maintained calendar.
Scotland
All 32 Scottish local authorities. Returns mid-August; features autumn mid-term breaks and local Glasgow/Edinburgh holidays.
Wales
All 22 Welsh unitary authorities adhering to Welsh Government statutory term frameworks.
Northern Ireland
Education Authority regions with statutory St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne bank holiday closures.
Hack Your Annual Leave (2026)
Combine statutory UK bank holidays with weekends to double or triple your consecutive days off.
Available across 2026
Maximum time off efficiency
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Easter Mega Break (2026)
Turn 4 days of annual leave into 10 consecutive days off by taking Tuesday through Friday off after Easter Monday.
- Tuesday following Easter Monday for 4 days (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Good Friday through to the following Sunday week (10 full consecutive days)
Early May 9-Day Holiday (2026)
Book 4 days of leave following the Early May bank holiday Monday to enjoy 9 consecutive days away from work.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday immediately following the bank holiday
- Saturday before the bank holiday through to Sunday the following week (9 consecutive days)
Late May Spring Break (2026)
Perfect for school half term: book 4 days off to match your children's May half term and enjoy 9 days off.
- Tuesday through Friday following the Spring bank holiday
- 9 consecutive days off spanning 2 full weekends and 1 week
Late Summer August Break (2026)
Maximize late summer sunshine: take 4 days of leave to secure 9 days off before schools return in September.
- Tuesday through Friday following August bank holiday Monday
- 9 consecutive days off
Christmas & New Year Festive Break (2026)
Book just 3 days of annual leave between Christmas and New Year to secure up to 10 consecutive festive days off.
- 29, 30, and 31 December (3 working days)
- From Christmas Eve through to the first Monday of January
Explore Councils by English Region
Compare term dates and half terms across neighbouring local authorities.