Bank holidays

The next bank holiday in England and Wales is: Monday 31 August 2026

UK bank holidays 2026
Date	Day	Bank holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year’s Day
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
6 April 2026	Monday	Easter Monday
4 May 2026	Monday	Early May bank holiday
25 May 2026	Monday	Spring bank holiday
31 August 2026	Monday	Summer bank holiday
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day
28 December 2026	Monday	Boxing Day (substitute day)

UK bank holidays 2027
Date	Day	Bank holiday
1 January 2027	Friday	New Year’s Day
26 March 2027	Friday	Good Friday
29 March 2027	Monday	Easter Monday
3 May 2027	Monday	Early May bank holiday
31 May 2027	Monday	Spring bank holiday
30 August 2027	Monday	Summer bank holiday
27 December 2027	Monday	Christmas Day (substitute day)
28 December 2027	Tuesday	Boxing Day (substitute day)

Waste collections

Waste collections change around Christmas and New Year. We’ll publish details closer to the time. They do not change over other bank holidays, including Easter.

Need a reminder of your bin collection day?

Household Waste Recycling Centres (tidy tips)

Our four recycling centres are open 7 days a week. Opening times may change around Christmas and New Year. We’ll publish details closer to the time. They do not change over other bank holidays, including Easter. Remember:

you must book a 20-minute time slot before visiting
you can book a waste permit if you’re disposing of larger items like mattresses, carpet or underlay
bookings are free and can be made up to two weeks in advance

Find out more and book a slot

School term dates

Check term dates up to summer 2027.

Leave of absence during term time for exceptional circumstances

The Department for Education (DfE) published updated statutory guidance on school attendance in August 2024.

Leisure centres

We have six leisure centres in Central Bedfordshire. Check your local centre’s website for opening times.

Report or track highway problems

Report or track highways problems on our website.