Long Weekends in 2026 · UK
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
Guy Fawkes Day + Remembrance Sunday
Thu 5 Nov – Mon 9 Nov 2026
Take 1 leave around Guy Fawkes Day, Remembrance Sunday to enjoy a 5-day break (5 Nov – 9 Nov).
First Sunday of Advent + St. Andrew's Day
Sat 28 Nov – Mon 30 Nov 2026
Take 1 leave around First Sunday of Advent, St. Andrew's Day to enjoy a 3-day break (28 Nov – 30 Nov).
First Day of Hanukkah + Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Fri 4 Dec – Tue 8 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around First Day of Hanukkah, Feast of the Immaculate Conception to enjoy a 5-day break (4 Dec – 8 Dec).
Last day of Hanukkah
Fri 11 Dec – Sun 13 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Last day of Hanukkah to enjoy a 3-day break (11 Dec – 13 Dec).
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 31 Jan (Sat) – 2 Feb (Mon) | 3 | Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) |
| March | 20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun) | 3 | Eid ul Fitr + March Equinox |
| June | 26 Jun (Fri) – 28 Jun (Sun) | 3 | Ashura |
| August | 29 Aug (Sat) – 31 Aug (Mon) | 3 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
31 Jan (Sat) – 2 Feb (Mon)
February
20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun)
March
26 Jun (Fri) – 28 Jun (Sun)
June
29 Aug (Sat) – 31 Aug (Mon)
August
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
