Harvest season
The main UK cereal harvest usually runs from July to September, depending on crop and weather.
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Saturday, 15 August 2026
Peak harvest 2026
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Upcoming dates
| Event | Date | Countdown | Region / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak harvest 2026 | Saturday, 15 August 2026 | In 1 month | Weather dependent |
| Harvest season ends 2026 | Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | In 3 months | UK |
| Harvest season starts 2027 | Thursday, 1 July 2027 | In 1 year | UK |
The main UK cereal harvest usually runs from July to September. Winter barley is often among the first crops cut, followed by oilseed rape, wheat, spring barley, and later crops as conditions allow. Harvest dates vary sharply by region and weather, so the safest planning view is a broad summer-to-early-autumn window.
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Questions
When is harvest season in the UK?
The main cereal harvest usually runs from July to September.
What is harvested first?
Winter barley is often one of the first major combinable crops harvested.
Why do harvest dates change each year?
Crop maturity, rainfall, temperature, soil conditions, and local weather windows all affect timing.