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Bank Holidays & Your Driving Test
No driving tests on bank holidays. Here's what that means for your booking and the dates to watch in 2026.
Tests are automatically cancelled
If your test falls on a bank holiday, the DVSA will cancel it and offer a free rebooking. You'll be notified by email.
2026 Bank Holidays (England & Wales)
New Year's Day1 January
Good Friday3 April
Easter Monday6 April
Early May Bank Holiday4 May
Spring Bank Holiday25 May
Summer Bank Holiday31 August
Christmas Day25 December
Boxing Day (substitute)28 December
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