2026 calendar
2026 public holidays in Wales
8 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Royal Mail are closed.
Holiday list
Thu
Jan 1
Fri
Apr 3
Mon
Apr 6
Mon
May 4
Mon
May 25
Mon
Aug 31
Fri
Dec 25
Mon
Dec 28
St. Stephen's Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Wales in 2026?
Wales has 8 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (Apr 3), Easter Monday (Apr 6), Early May Bank Holiday (May 4), Spring Bank Holiday (May 25), Summer Bank Holiday (Aug 31), Christmas Day (Dec 25), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 28).
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Wales?
None of the 2026 statutory holidays in Wales fall on a weekend.
Are banks open on public holidays in Wales?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Wales. The table above shows the bank and Royal Mail status for each 2026 date.