England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2027. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday and Boxing Day on a Sunday, so the bank holidays move to Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December.
All UK bank holidays in 2027 (England & Wales)
| Date | Bank holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday |
| Monday 3 May | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday 31 May | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday 30 August | Summer bank holiday |
| Monday 27 December | Bank holiday (Christmas) |
| Tuesday 28 December | Bank holiday (Boxing Day) |
Christmas Day (Saturday 25 December) and Boxing Day (Sunday 26 December) are still the holidays themselves; the days off are the substitute bank holidays on the Monday and Tuesday.
Long weekends in 2027
| Dates | Length | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar | 4 days | Good Friday |
| Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May | 3 days | Early May bank holiday |
| Sat 29 May – Mon 31 May | 3 days | Spring bank holiday |
| Sat 28 Aug – Mon 30 Aug | 3 days | Summer bank holiday |
| Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec | 4 days | Christmas Day |
Make your leave go further
- Easter: book Tuesday 30 March to Friday 2 April (4 days) for 10 days off, from Good Friday 26 March to Sunday 4 April.
- Christmas: book Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 December (3 days) for 9 days off, from Saturday 25 December to Sunday 2 January 2028.
Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different bank holidays (for example, Scotland has 2 January and St Andrew's Day; Northern Ireland has St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne). Check the dates for your nation on GOV.UK.
FAQs
How many bank holidays are there in 2027?
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2027.
When is the Christmas bank holiday in 2027?
Christmas Day is on a Saturday, so the bank holiday is Monday 27 December. The Boxing Day bank holiday is Tuesday 28 December.
When is Easter 2027?
Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027. Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday is 29 March.
Is the early May bank holiday on 3 May 2027?
Yes. The early May bank holiday is Monday 3 May 2027, and the spring bank holiday is Monday 31 May.
Plan it in minutes
The 2027 UK planner has every one of these dates printed in, with Monday-start weeks and a full page for every day.
