Toast to the 2026 bank holidays at your local Hungry Horse pub
Let’s face it, a trip to the pub with friends and family can turn a good day into a great one. And when it comes to the 2026 bank holidays, Hungry Horse is the perfect place to say cheers to the long weekend!More time off means more time at the pub, so gather the gang and let the good times roll. Curb a craving with a tasty plate, catch up with mates over the latest sporting action or get the party started with something special from our cocktail menu. Whether the sun is shining or the rain is out in full force, you can’t dampen our spirits.
From spring and summer celebrations right through to festive fun, you can always bank on Hungry Horse for a bank holiday done right.
Curb your bank holiday hunger with our food menu
When bank holiday hunger strikes, our pub food menu is packed with tasty plates to fill you up! Think proper pub classics, like stacked burgers piled high, sizzling steaks with a juicy sear or cracking curries with all the tasty trimmings.
If you're coming with the kids, our children's menu is designed for little tummies. From picky eaters to big appetites, we guarantee smiles all around.
We've also got plenty of sides and small plates to add to the table, as well as sharing platters to enjoy with the fam or friends, and mega desserts for the ultimate sweet treat. Go on, treat yourself! Bank holidays are a time to indulge.
The whole family is invited
As far as we're concerned, pubs are a place for the whole fam. From tiny tots to teenagers and tired parents, our family-friendly pubs are always on hand to host.
With indoor and outdoor play areas at lots of our pub restaurants, the kids can burn off some of that energy while parents relax with a well-earned drink. While they play, you pause. Sounds like a perfect bank holiday to us...
And your friends!
Everyone knows bank holidays are better with mates, and Hungry Horse is the perfect spot to spend a long weekend hanging out. Bring your mates and enjoy our unbeatable pub grub, from super-sized burgers to loaded nachos.
With big TVs showing all the weekend’s sports action, you won't miss a moment! Sip on frosty beers, refreshing cocktails, or share a pitcher as you catch every goal, try, wicket, and yes, every VAR decision!
We've got it all – EPIC food, drinks, and an atmosphere to match!
Get your sporting fix
Bank holidays in 2026 are best spent with your nearest and dearest, and if your gang want to witness all the nail-biting sporting action, our sports pubs have big TVs showing every moment.
From kick-off to final whistle, witness every goal, try or even wicket. Celebrate the big wins, and if your team suffers a loss, our pub grub and flowing drinks can always help to lift your spirits!
Do bank holiday on a budget with our daily deals
You can enjoy a bank holiday blowout without rinsing your wallet. At Hungry Horse, our daily deals help your money go further, so you can treat the whole gang.
Gather your mates or bring the fam, and make every moment of the 2026 bank holidays memorable. It’s always quids in with our offers.
When are the 2026 bank holidays for England and the UK?
We're lucky to have plenty of bank holidays throughout 2026, from bright spring and summer days all the way to the festive cheer.
There's the double bank holiday of Easter weekend, as well as the long weekend in August, and all the extra days off at Christmas. Check out the full list below and mark your calendars!
Every year we have Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day as bank holidays across the UK. They should be easy to remember, right? But it's not as easy remembering the rest of the year, is it?
2026 UK bank holidays
- New Year's Day: 1 January
- St Patrick's Day: 17 March (Northern Ireland)
- Good Friday: 3 April
- Easter Monday: 6 April (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
- Early May Bank Holiday: 4 May
- Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May
- Summer Bank Holiday: 3 August (Scotland)
- Summer Bank Holiday: 31 August (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
- St Andrew's Day: 30 November (Scotland)
- Christmas Day: 25 December
- Boxing Day: 26 December
Find a Hungry Horse near you for the bank holidays in 2026
Tasty food and flowing drinks, as well as a buzzing atmosphere? You can't beat a Hungry Horse pub for a bank holiday. Ready to join us? Find a pub near you and make this bank holiday the best of the year!