However, Boxing Day 2026 will have an alternative day as the 26th falls on a Saturday, meaning we will instead get a bank holiday on December 28th. But there will be a big change to bank holidays in 2027 and 2028, resulting in a new four-day bank holiday. December 25 (Christmas Day) will fall on a Saturday, meaning December 26 (Boxing Day) will land on a Sunday. UK bank holidays 2026These are the Bank Holidays to look forward to next year. April 3 - Good FridayApril 6 - Easter Monday (England and Wales)May 4 - Early May Bank HolidayMay 25 - Spring bank holidayAugust 3 – Summer bank holiday (Scotland only)August 31 - Summer bank holiday (England and Wales)November 30 – St Andrew’s Day (Scotland only)December 25 - Christmas DayDecember 28 - Boxing Day (substitute day)No extra bank holiday dates have yet to be confirmed by the Government.