UK NHS Bank Holidays (Official UK Dates)
Total this year
Remaining
Next bank holiday
| Date | Holiday | Day | Status |
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Official NHS & UK Bank Holidays for 2025 and 2026
NHS employees follow the same official UK public bank holidays as announced by the UK Government (GOV.UK).
This interactive table lets you view and filter the official bank holiday dates for England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, including Easter, May and Christmas breaks.
You can also see:
- How many total holidays occur each year
- Which holidays remain for the current year
- The date of the next upcoming bank holiday
Why It’s Useful
This NHS Bank Holiday Dates tool helps you:
- Plan annual leave and long weekends
- Align shift patterns around holidays
- Prepare rotas for staff coverage and patient care
- Stay compliant with HR and payroll scheduling
All data is directly sourced from the official GOV.UK listings for 2025 and 2026, ensuring it is accurate and up to date.
Quick Overview by Nation
| Nation | Total Holidays 2025 | Total Holidays 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | 8 | 8 |
| Scotland | 9 | 9 |
| Northern Ireland | 10 | 10 |
Helpful Tip
If you’re part-time or work flexible hours, you may need to calculate your pro-rata entitlement to bank holidays.
Try our NHS Bank Holiday Entitlement Calculator to work out your fair share of holiday hours for 2025/26.
You can also check your latest NHS Pay Bands and estimate your income using the NHS Pay Calculator to see how your salary aligns with your annual leave and bank holiday benefits.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate, NHS Trusts and devolved administrations may vary their observance of public holidays. All dates are obtained directly from: GOV.UK – Bank Holidays in the UK
Each listing includes substitute (“in-lieu”) days when holidays fall on weekends. Always confirm dates locally if you are part of a regional NHS board or health service in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
