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4 long weekends
A long weekend here means three or more rest days in a row that include at least one national public holiday falling on a weekday. In United Kingdom in 2026 that happens 4 times: 03 Apr–05 Apr (3 days), 02 May–04 May (3 days), 23 May–25 May (3 days), 25 Dec–28 Dec (4 days). Weekends alone do not count — the streak must contain a public holiday that removes a working day.
| Dates | Days off | Caused by | Holiday pages | Month working-day count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 03 Apr – Sun 05 Apr | 3 | Good Friday | Good Friday | April 2026 count |
| Sat 02 May – Mon 04 May | 3 | Early May Bank Holiday | Early May Bank Holiday | May 2026 count |
| Sat 23 May – Mon 25 May | 3 | Spring Bank Holiday | Spring Bank Holiday | May 2026 count |
| Fri 25 Dec – Mon 28 Dec | 4 | Christmas Day; Boxing Day | Christmas Day · St. Stephen's Day | December 2026 count |
The rest days are Saturdays, Sundays and the national public holidays listed on the United Kingdom 2026 holiday list. Where a holiday falls on a weekend, only substitute days that appear in that list extend a streak; the site does not invent substitute days.