The Emmerdale schedule this week moves away from its usual weekday run. New half-hour episodes air at 20:00 on Monday 24, Wednesday 26, Thursday 27, Friday 28 and Sunday 30 August 2026. There is no episode on Tuesday 25 August or Saturday 29 August.
ITV’s published viewing pattern also puts each new episode on ITVX, YouTube and STV Player at 07:00. All times below are UK times, and viewers should recheck the live guide before watching because television schedules can still change.
Five broadcasts replace the usual weekday run
Here is the week at a glance:
| Date | ITV1/STV broadcast | ITVX, YouTube and STV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 24 August | 20:00–20:30 | From 07:00 |
| Tuesday 25 August | No new episode | No new episode listed |
| Wednesday 26 August | 20:00–20:30 | From 07:00 |
| Thursday 27 August | 20:00–20:30 | From 07:00 |
| Friday 28 August | 20:00–20:30 | From 07:00 |
| Saturday 29 August | No new episode | No new episode listed |
| Sunday 30 August | 20:00–20:30 | From 07:00 |
The dates and broadcast slots are supported by ITV’s daily guides for Monday 24 August, Tuesday 25 August, Wednesday 26 August, Thursday 27 August, Friday 28 August, Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August.
Tuesday is the gap; Sunday restores the episode count
The unusual part is not the 20:00 start. That slot follows ITV’s regular 2026 soap schedule. The change is the break on Tuesday and the additional Sunday broadcast, which means viewers still receive five Emmerdale episodes across the seven-day period.
Is Emmerdale on Tuesday 25 August?
No. ITV’s guide does not list a new Emmerdale episode on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Anyone following the soap on linear television should therefore move their next reminder to Wednesday at 20:00.
ITV has not provided an explanation alongside the guide entry, so it would be speculation to attach the change to a particular event or programme. The useful fact for viewers is simply that Tuesday is the night off.
Why is Emmerdale on Sunday 30 August?
The Sunday episode restores the number of new instalments to five for the week. ITV’s guide places it at 20:00–20:30, matching the usual weekday broadcast time.
That does not establish why ITV chose Sunday or whether the arrangement will continue. It only confirms this specific date. The following week’s listings should be checked separately rather than treating Sunday as a permanent new slot.
The 07:00 release shifts when each episode becomes available
ITV’s current Emmerdale information says episodes are available from 07:00 on YouTube, ITVX and STV Player, before the evening ITV1/STV transmission. ITV also describes the standard 2026 linear pattern as Emmerdale at 20:00, followed by Coronation Street at 20:30. The broadcaster explains that arrangement in its 2026 soaps schedule announcement, while the Emmerdale 2026 preview confirms the early online release options.
Can viewers watch before the 20:00 ITV1 broadcast?
Yes. Under ITV’s published release pattern, the day’s episode can be watched from 07:00 on ITVX, YouTube or STV Player. Viewers who prefer the traditional television premiere can wait for ITV1 or STV at 20:00.
Availability can differ outside the UK, and individual platforms may require an account or carry regional restrictions. The 07:00 time should therefore be understood as ITV’s UK release schedule, not a worldwide guarantee.
Two caveats sit behind the schedule graphic
First, the image circulating with these dates also lists Coronation Street. This article verifies the Emmerdale information only. ITV’s separate programme guide should be used for any Coronation Street plans.
Second, a schedule graphic is a convenient summary but not the final authority. Late programme changes can happen, and a saved social image will not update when they do. ITV’s live listings take priority over the graphic.
This article is deliberately spoiler-free. Readers looking for story details can see our latest Emmerdale spoilers coverage.
Check the live guide before setting a reminder
The practical plan is straightforward: skip Tuesday, return on Wednesday, and remember the extra Sunday episode. Each listed broadcast begins at 20:00 and runs for 30 minutes, while ITV’s online release pattern begins at 07:00 on the same date.
Where should viewers confirm a late change?
Use the dated ITV TV Guide on the day of broadcast. It is the best place to confirm the final ITV1 time. ITVX, the official Emmerdale YouTube channel and STV Player can then be checked for the morning release.
The verified schedule for 24–30 August 2026 is five episodes: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There is no new episode on Tuesday or Saturday.
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