March 2026 Calendar with UK Bank Holidays

March 2026 Calendar Overview

Planning your schedule for March 2026? This comprehensive guide provides a detailed March 2026 calendar with UK bank holidays clearly marked. Importantly, there are no bank holidays in March 2026 across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, or Scotland. This makes it a productive month for work, travel, or personal projects without disruptions from public holidays.

March 2026 spans 31 days, starting on a Sunday (1 March) and ending on a Tuesday (31 March). It’s a great time for spring planning, with milder weather on the horizon. Use our text-based printable calendar below to mark important dates, birthdays, or events. We’ve also included the full 2026 UK bank holiday schedule for context, as the first holiday falls in April.

Whether you’re a business owner rostering staff, a family organising trips, or simply staying organised, this guide has you covered. All dates align with official UK government sources (gov.uk).

Printable March 2026 Calendar Template

Here’s a simple, printable ASCII calendar for March 2026. Copy it into a word processor, print, or screenshot for personal use. No bank holidays are highlighted (none apply).

     March 2026

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 8  9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31

Key dates to note (non-bank holidays):

Mother’s Day: Sunday, 15 March 2026 (fourth Sunday in Lent, observed in England, Wales, NI, and Scotland).
St Patrick’s Day: Tuesday, 17 March 2026 (public holiday in Northern Ireland only, not a bank holiday elsewhere).
Spring Equinox: Around 20 March – perfect for outdoor activities.

Print tip: Use landscape orientation, add borders, and colour-code personal events. For digital versions, apps like Google Calendar or Outlook can import this layout.

Full UK Bank Holidays 2026 List

While March 2026 is holiday-free, here’s the complete official 2026 UK bank holiday schedule. Dates are verified per gov.uk standards, with regional variations noted. Bank holidays are public holidays when most businesses close, though some sectors like retail or hospitality may open.

England and Wales

Good Friday: Friday, 3 April 2026
Easter Monday: Monday, 6 April 2026
Early May: Monday, 4 May 2026
Spring: Monday, 25 May 2026
Summer: Monday, 31 August 2026
Christmas: Friday, 25 December 2026
Boxing Day substitute: Monday, 28 December 2026 (as 26 December is Saturday)

Scotland

2 January: Friday, 2 January 2026
Good Friday: Friday, 3 April 2026
Early May: Monday, 4 May 2026
Spring: Monday, 25 May 2026
Summer: Monday, 3 August 2026
St Andrew’s Day: Monday, 30 November 2026
Christmas: Friday, 25 December 2026
Boxing Day substitute: Monday, 28 December 2026

Northern Ireland

Good Friday: Friday, 3 April 2026
Easter Monday: Monday, 6 April 2026
Early May: Monday, 4 May 2026
Spring: Monday, 25 May 2026
Summer: Monday, 31 August 2026
12 July (Battle of the Boyne): Not fixed, but typically mid-July
Christmas: Friday, 25 December 2026
Boxing Day substitute: Monday, 28 December 2026

Notes on substitutes: When Christmas Day (25 Dec) or Boxing Day (26 Dec) fall on weekends, substitutes apply. In 2026, 25 Dec is Friday (holiday), 26 Dec Saturday (substitute Monday 28 Dec).

Why No Bank Holidays in March 2026?

UK bank holidays follow fixed patterns: Christian festivals (Easter), May Day, summer breaks, and winter festivities. March rarely features them, as Easter varies (computed as first Sunday after the first full moon post-equinox). In 2026, Easter Sunday is 5 April, pushing Good Friday to 3 April.

Historically, bank holidays originated from the Bank Holidays Act 1871, expanded over time. March’s lack of holidays aligns with most years – exceptions are rare, like early Easters (e.g., 22 March in 2008).

This holiday-free March offers uninterrupted workweeks, ideal for Q1 year-end tasks or spring cleaning.

Planning Tips for March 2026

Business and Employment

Rostering: Full five-day weeks every week. Use the calendar to schedule meetings or deadlines before April’s Easter break.
Payroll: No extra holiday pay adjustments needed.
School Terms: Check gov.uk or local councils; terms typically run through March, with Easter holidays from ~3-20 April (varies by region).

Travel and Leisure

Domestic Trips: Book trains/buses early for Easter weekend (3-6 April). March weekends are quieter.
Weather Outlook: Expect average highs of 10-12°C in southern England, cooler north. Pack layers for unpredictable showers.
Events: Cheltenham Festival (horse racing, mid-March), London Book Fair (early March), or Six Nations rugby (if extended).

Family and Personal

Celebrate Mother’s Day (15 March) with gifts or outings.
NI residents: Enjoy St Patrick’s Day parades on 17 March.
Budgeting: Save for May’s long weekends.

Regional Considerations

Scotland: No March holiday, but plan for early August summer break.
England/Wales: Focus on Easter prep.
Northern Ireland: St Patrick’s Day boosts local festivities.

Integrating with Full-Year 2026 Planning

Use March to map the year:

January: New Year (1 Jan all UK; 2 Jan Scotland).
April-May: Easter cluster + two May Mondays = potential four-day weekends.
Summer: Separate dates for Scotland (Aug 3) vs rest (Aug 31).
November-December: Scotland’s St Andrew’s (30 Nov); Christmas run.

Tools: Excel for custom calendars, or websites like timeanddate.com for iCal exports.

Customising Your March 2026 Calendar

Enhance our template:

Add Phases of the Moon: Full Moon ~3 March, New Moon ~31 March.
Zodiac: Pisces until 20 March, then Aries.
Sunrise/Sunset: London ~06:30-18:00 by end-March.

For businesses, overlay shift patterns. Parents: Note half-terms (often late February/early March).

FAQs on March 2026 Bank Holidays

Are there any bank holidays in March 2026? No, across all UK nations.

When is the next bank holiday after March? Good Friday, 3 April 2026 (all UK).

Do bank holidays affect schools? Indirectly via Easter; check local authority.

Can I work on bank holidays? Yes, but entitled to premium pay/time off in lieu per contract.

This guide (1,050 words) equips you for seamless March 2026 planning. Bookmark for reference or share with colleagues. For updates, visit gov.uk/bank-holidays.