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Christmas Day
Friday, 25 Dec 2026 · United Kingdom · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Bridge day check
Falls on a Friday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.
What the day is for
The most complete shutdown in the British calendar — a family day, with the King's message at 3pm.
Do shops and banks close?
Effectively everything closes, including supermarkets and almost all restaurants.
Getting around
No National Rail services anywhere in Great Britain, no Tube, and almost no buses.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
2025Thursday · 25 Dec 2025Bridge to 4 days
2026Friday · 25 Dec 20263-day break
2028Monday · 25 Dec 20283-day break
2029Tuesday · 25 Dec 2029Bridge to 4 days
See the full United Kingdom holiday calendar or count the working days.