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Easter Monday — Monday 2026/04/06. Applies in: England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
When is Easter Monday?
Easter Monday falls on Monday, 2026/04/06 across England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
History & meaning
The day after Easter Sunday. Falls between 23 March and 26 April depending on the lunar calendar.
Where it applies
Easter Monday is observed in: England, Wales & Northern Ireland
Pay rights on Easter Monday
UK law does not require employers to give workers paid leave on any bank holiday. Whether Easter Monday is a paid day off, a normal working day with no enhancement, or a day with extra pay depends entirely on your contract. The most common arrangements are:
- Bank holidays included in 28-day annual leave — you get the day off but it’s deducted from your overall allowance.
- Bank holidays on top of leave — common in office jobs; you get 28 days plus the 8 bank holidays.
- No automatic day off — common in retail, hospitality, NHS rotas; you may work the day on normal pay or on enhanced “premium” pay if your contract includes it.
Read more on bank holiday pay and your entitlement.
What’s open and closed on Easter Monday
- Banks: closed.
- Royal Mail: no delivery, no collection. More on Royal Mail.
- Big supermarkets: usually open with reduced hours.
- Shops on the high street: mostly open with shorter hours.
- Bins: usually delayed by one day.
- Schools: closed if it falls in term time.
- NHS GP surgeries: closed; A&E and 111 remain available.
Frequently asked
Is Easter Monday a paid day off?
Not automatically. It depends on your employment contract — see our pay guide.
What date is Easter Monday in 2026?
Monday, 2026-04-06.
Where is Easter Monday a bank holiday?
England, Wales & Northern Ireland.