Bank Holidays 2027 – Full UK Guide
Planning for time off in 2027? Here’s your complete guide to all UK Bank Holidays in 2027, including full lists for England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
These dates help you organise holidays, family time, travel, and long weekends throughout the year.
Use this page as your go-to reference for every bank holiday in 2027.
UK Bank Holidays 2027 Overview
In 2027, the UK will enjoy a full calendar of bank holidays across all nations, including Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May, Spring, and Summer Bank Holiday.
Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a Saturday and Sunday, so substitute days apply.
Scroll down for full lists by region.
England & Wales Bank Holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | Friday |
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday |
| Easter Monday | 29 March 2027 | Monday |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 3 May 2027 | Monday |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 31 May 2027 | Monday |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 30 August 2027 | Monday |
| Christmas Day (Substitute) | 27 December 2027 | Monday |
| Boxing Day (Substitute) | 28 December 2027 | Tuesday |
Scotland Bank Holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day (Substitute) | 4 January 2027 | Monday |
| 2nd January (Substitute) | 5 January 2027 | Tuesday |
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 3 May 2027 | Monday |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 31 May 2027 | Monday |
| Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) | 2 August 2027 | Monday |
| St Andrew’s Day | 30 November 2027 | Tuesday |
| Christmas Day (Substitute) | 27 December 2027 | Monday |
| Boxing Day (Substitute) | 28 December 2027 | Tuesday |
Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2027 | Friday |
| St Patrick’s Day | 17 March 2027 | Wednesday |
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday |
| Easter Monday | 29 March 2027 | Monday |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 3 May 2027 | Monday |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 31 May 2027 | Monday |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) | 12 July 2027 | Monday |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 30 August 2027 | Monday |
| Christmas Day (Substitute) | 27 December 2027 | Monday |
| Boxing Day (Substitute) | 28 December 2027 | Tuesday |
When Are the Long Weekends in 2027?
2027 includes several natural long weekends thanks to bank holidays falling on Fridays and Mondays. The best long weekends in 2027 include:
Easter Weekend
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Friday 26 March – Monday 29 March
4-day weekend
Early May Bank Holiday
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Saturday 1 May – Monday 3 May
3-day weekend
Spring Bank Holiday
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Saturday 29 May – Monday 31 May
3-day weekend
Summer Bank Holiday
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Saturday 28 August – Monday 30 August
3-day weekend
Christmas & New Year
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Saturday 25 December – Tuesday 28 December (with substitute days)
4-day break
Perfect for booking a winter getaway.
Bank Holidays 2027 – FAQs
What day is Good Friday 2027?
Good Friday falls on 26 March 2027.
When is Easter Sunday 2027?
Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027.
Easter Monday is 29 March 2027.
Is Christmas a long weekend in 2027?
Yes — Christmas and Boxing Day fall on a weekend, so the bank holidays move to Monday 27 December and Tuesday 28 December.
How many bank holidays are there in 2027?
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England & Wales: 8
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Scotland: 9
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Northern Ireland: 10
Do bank holiday dates change?
Easter-related holidays vary each year, but others follow set rules (first Monday of May, last Monday of August, etc.).