Popular Event Dates in 2026 – Book Early to Avoid Disappointment

Each year, the calendar is reviewed to highlight the dates that are historically the busiest for inflatable and event hire across the North West. These dates typically include UK bank holidays, school holidays, major sporting finals and popular celebration dates such as Christmas and New Year.

Many of these dates book up well in advance and, once availability is full, it is not always possible to accommodate additional events. To help customers plan ahead, the most in-demand dates for 2026 are listed below. Early online booking is strongly recommended.

Bookings on the following dates are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.


  • Wednesday 14th January 2026 – Blue Monday (workplace morale events)

  • Monday 19th January 2026 – Brew Monday (workplace wellbeing events)

  • Monday 26th January 2026 – National Fun at Work Day

  • Saturday 14th February 2026 – Valentine’s Day

  • Monday 2nd – Sunday 8th March 2026 – National Careers Week

  • Tuesday 17th March 2026 – St Patrick’s Day

  • Sunday 8th March 2026 – International Women’s Day

  • Friday 13th March 2026 – Red Nose Day (Comic Relief – schools & workplaces)

  • Friday 20th March 2026 – International Day of Happiness

  • Friday 3rd April 2026 – Good Friday (UK Bank Holiday)

  • Sunday 5th April 2026 – Easter Sunday

  • Monday 6th April 2026 – Easter Monday (UK Bank Holiday)

  • Thursday 2nd April 2026 – World Autism Awareness Day

  • Wednesday 22nd April 2026 – Earth Day

  • Monday 4th May 2026 – Early May Bank Holiday

  • Monday 4th May 2026 – Star Wars Day (“May the 4th”) – themed events)

  • Monday 11th – Sunday 17th May 2026 – Mental Health Awareness Week

  • Wednesday 6th May – Tuesday 12th May 2026 – International Nurses Week

  • Tuesday 12th May 2026 – International Nurses Day

  • Friday 15th May 2026 – National Smile Month (start)

  • Monday 18th – Sunday 24th May 2026 – Walk to School Week

  • Saturday 16th May 2026 – FA Cup Final (expected – TBC)

  • Monday 25th May 2026 – Spring Bank Holiday

  • Saturday 30th May 2026 – Rugby League Challenge Cup Final (expected – TBC)

  • Saturday 30th May 2026 – UEFA Champions League Final (expected – TBC)

  • Monday 1st June – Sunday 7th June 2026 – Volunteers’ Week

  • Thursday 11th June 2026 – FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage begins

  • Wednesday 17th June 2026 (9:00pm UK time) – England vs Croatia (World Cup Group Stage)

  • Tuesday 23rd June 2026 (9:00pm UK time) – England vs Ghana (World Cup Group Stage)

  • Saturday 27th June 2026 (10:00pm UK time) – Panama vs England (World Cup Group Stage)

  • Sunday 28th June – Friday 3rd July 2026 – FIFA World Cup Round of 32 (potential England involvement)

  • Saturday 4th July – Tuesday 7th July 2026 – FIFA World Cup Round of 16 (potential England involvement)

  • Thursday 9th July – Saturday 11th July 2026 – FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals (potential England involvement)

  • Tuesday 14th July – Wednesday 15th July 2026 – FIFA World Cup Semi-finals (potential England involvement)

  • Saturday 18th July 2026 – FIFA World Cup Third-Place Play-Off

  • Sunday 19th July 2026 – FIFA World Cup Final

  • Monday 6th July – Sunday 12th July 2026 – National School Sports Week

  • Sunday 21st June 2026 – Father’s Day

  • Monday 22nd – Sunday 28th June 2026 – Armed Forces Week

  • Saturday 27th June 2026 – Armed Forces Day

  • Monday 31st August 2026 – Summer Bank Holiday

  • Wednesday 12th August 2026 – International Youth Day

  • Monday 17th – Sunday 23rd August 2026 – National Allotments Week

  • Friday 4th September 2026 – National Fun Day at Work

  • Monday 7th – Sunday 13th September 2026 – National Payroll Week

  • Thursday 10th September 2026 – World Suicide Prevention Day

  • Thursday 1st October 2026 – International Coffee Day

  • Monday 5th – Sunday 11th October 2026 – World Space Week

  • Saturday 10th October 2026 – Rugby League Super League Grand Final (expected – TBC)

  • Saturday 31st October 2026 – Halloween

  • Thursday 5th November 2026 – Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night

  • Wednesday 11th November 2026 – Remembrance Day

  • Friday 13th November 2026 – Children in Need

  • Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd November 2026 – UK Disability History Month (early period)

  • Friday 4th December 2026 – Christmas Jumper Day

  • Thursday 24th December 2026 – Christmas Eve

  • Friday 25th December 2026 – Christmas Day (UK Bank Holiday)

  • Saturday 26th December 2026 – Boxing Day (UK Bank Holiday)

  • Monday 28th December 2026 – Boxing Day (Substitute Bank Holiday)

  • Thursday 31st December 2026 – New Year’s Eve

  • Friday 1st January 2027 – New Year’s Day

All dates shown in RED are days when the business is closed and unable to cover any events.

Book Early to Secure Your Date

If an event is planned on any of the dates listed above, early booking is strongly recommended. Peak dates can reach full capacity months in advance, particularly during bank holidays, school holidays and major sporting weekends.

Availability can be checked and bookings can be made online 24/7 for delivery across St Helens, Warrington, Wigan, Widnes, Liverpool and the wider North West.

This page is updated regularly as dates pass and as additional event dates are officially confirmed.

Planning an event in 2026? Contact our friendly team today to secure your preferred date before it’s fully booked!