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 October 2026 Schedule
| Date | Time | Ceremony Type | New Guard | Regimental Bands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Fri 02 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Sat 03 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Mon 05 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Tue 06 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Wed 07 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards | Band of the Irish Guards |
| Thu 08 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Fri 09 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Sat 10 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Household Cavalry |
| Mon 12 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Tue 13 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Number 9 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Wed 14 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | F Company Scots Guards | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Thu 15 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | F Company Scots Guards | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Fri 16 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Sat 17 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Welsh Guards |
| Sun 18 Oct | 10:00 | Sunday Parade | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Coldstream Guards |
| Mon 19 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Tue 20 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards | Band of the Irish Guards |
| Wed 21 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | Number 12 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Thu 22 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Number 12 Company Irish Guards | Band of the Scots Guards |
| Fri 23 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Sat 24 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Sun 25 Oct | 10:00 | Sunday Parade | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Irish Guards |
| Mon 26 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards | Band of the Irish Guards |
| Tue 27 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Wed 28 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Coldstream Guards |
| Thu 29 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | 26 Engineer Regiment | Band of the Coldstream Guards |
| Fri 30 Oct | 11:00 | Guard Change | Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards | Band of the Grenadier Guards |
| Sat 31 Oct | 15:00 | Captain's Inspection | Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards | Band of the Irish Guards |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change and is accurate at the time of writing. Last updated Monday 28th September 2026.
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