Changing of the Guard Dates & Times June 2026
Schedule Status: Confirmed & Verified on Wednesday 24th June 2026.
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in 2026 takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11am, with a Sunday Parade at 10am. At Horse Guards Parade on Whitehall, the Household Cavalry guard change daily at 11am, and at 10am on Sundays.
The confirmed London Changing of the Guard schedule is typically released around 4 weeks in advance, with exact dates, participating regiments, and musical support on the official Household Division website. Always check the confirmed schedule on the Household Division website before you visit.
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace August 2026 Schedule
| Date | Time | Ceremony Type | New Guard | Regimental Bands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 01 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | F Company Scots Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Wed 02 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Thu 03 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Fri 04 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Irish Guards |
| Sat 05 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Irish Guards |
| Sun 06 Sept | 10:00 | Sunday Parade | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Coldstream Guards |
| Mon 07 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | F Company Scots Guards | Band of the Coldstream Guards |
| Tue 08 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | F Company Scots Guards | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Wed 09 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Thu 10 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Fri 11 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | F Company Scots Guards | Band of the Coldstream Guards |
| Sat 12 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | F Company Scots Guards | Band of the Coldstream Guards |
| Sun 13 Sept | 10:00 | Sunday Parade | F Company Scots Guards | Band of the Irish Guards |
| Mon 14 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | Number 12 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Tue 15 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Number 12 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Wed 16 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Irish Guards |
| Thu 17 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Irish Guards |
| Fri 18 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | Number 12 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Sat 19 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Number 12 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Sun 20 Sept | 10:00 | Sunday Parade | Number 12 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Mon 21 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Tue 22 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Wed 23 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Thu 24 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Mon 28 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Tue 29 Sept | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Wed 30 Sept | 11:00 | Guard Change | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Welsh Guards |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change and is accurate at the time of writing. Last updated Friday 28th August 2026.
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