Easter Monday in the United Kingdom
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Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday. It is a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but not a statutory bank holiday in Scotland.
Easter Monday
Holiday
United Kingdom
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Monday
Day
Apr
06
April 6, 2026
Easter Monday Date in United Kingdom
Date
April 6, 2026
Day
Monday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
Yes
Date Confirmed
Yes
Easter Monday Dates in United Kingdom
Easter Monday 2026
- Confirmed Official England & Wales Easter Monday bank holiday; GOV.UK.
Easter Monday 2027
- Confirmed Official England & Wales Easter Monday bank holiday; GOV.UK.
Easter Monday 2028
- Confirmed 2028 England & Wales bank holiday derived from statutory calendar rule; verify against GOV.UK when the 2028 calendar is published.
History of Easter Monday
The day extends the Easter weekend in the UK nations where it is a bank holiday.
Importance of Easter Monday
Bank holidays differ among England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. A bank holiday also does not automatically create a legal right to paid leave; entitlement depends on the employment contract and statutory annual leave rules.
How Easter Monday Is Celebrated in United Kingdom
The day extends the Easter weekend in the UK nations where it is a bank holiday.
Office Impact
Many public offices close, but essential services continue. Check the relevant UK nation and organisation because the bank-holiday calendars are not identical.
Bank Impact
Bank branches generally close and payment processing may shift. Online services remain available, subject to settlement timetables.
School Impact
School terms are set locally and vary across the UK. Check the relevant council, school or education authority rather than treating the bank-holiday list as a complete school calendar.
Travel Information
Easter Monday return travel can be busy in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; Scotland does not share the same statutory bank-holiday status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Easter Monday in the United Kingdom a bank holiday everywhere in the UK?
Check the relevant nation. Easter Monday, for example, is not a statutory bank holiday in Scotland.
Does everyone receive paid leave?
No. Employers may count bank holidays within statutory annual leave.
Where are official dates published?
GOV.UK publishes separate lists for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Regional variations
This holiday has region-specific dates or observance.