October 2026
Bank Holidays in October 2026
No. There is no bank holiday in October 2026 in any part of the UK.
Is there a bank holiday in October 2026?
England and WalesEngland & Wales
No
No bank holiday in October 2026.
ScotlandScotland
No
No bank holiday in October 2026.
Northern IrelandN. Ireland
No
No bank holiday in October 2026.
Dates follow the official GOV.UK bank holiday list where published. Later years are calculated from the statutory rules and can change if a holiday is added or moved by royal proclamation.
October bank holidays, 2026 to 2031
Every bank holiday that falls in October over the next six years, by nation.
| Year | England and Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | None | None | None |
| October 2027 | None | None | None |
| October 2028 | None | None | None |
| October 2029 | None | None | None |
| October 2030 | None | None | None |
| October 2031 | None | None | None |
In England and Wales, October has a bank holiday in 0 of these 6 years.
Why there is no bank holiday in October 2026
October has never had a bank holiday in the modern era. Proposals for an autumn bank holiday come up regularly, usually for late October, but none has been adopted.
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland it is the middle of the longest gap of the year, from late August to Christmas Day.
See how the year fits together on the bank holidays 2026 page, or check when the next bank holiday is.
Next bank holiday after October
England and Wales
Christmas Day
Scotland
St Andrew's Day
Northern Ireland
Christmas Day
Bank holidays in October: questions
Is there a bank holiday in October?
No. There is no bank holiday in October 2026 in any part of the UK. October has never had a bank holiday in the modern era. Proposals for an autumn bank holiday come up regularly, usually for late October, but none has been adopted.
How many bank holidays are there in October 2026?
0 in England and Wales, 0 in Scotland, 0 in Northern Ireland.
Is there a bank holiday in October in Scotland?
No. Scotland has no bank holiday in October 2026.
Is there a bank holiday in October in Northern Ireland?
No. Northern Ireland has no bank holiday in October 2026.
Is there a bank holiday in October 2027?
Not in England and Wales. Scotland has none; Northern Ireland has none.
When is the next bank holiday after October?
In England and Wales it is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026. In Scotland it is St Andrew's Day on Monday 30 November 2026. In Northern Ireland it is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Why is there no bank holiday in October?
October has never had a bank holiday in the modern era. Proposals for an autumn bank holiday come up regularly, usually for late October, but none has been adopted. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland it is the middle of the longest gap of the year, from late August to Christmas Day.