UK Bank Holidays 2027
UK Bank Holidays 2027
Tired and looking for the breaks from work. Here is the guide to UK bank holidays 2027. Each year there are eight holidays in England & Wales, nine in Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland. Many of the businesses remain closed during these holidays but not the travel business.
This list of UK bank holidays 2027 is a guide for you to mark your calendar and bridge your holidays with annual leave to plan a long holiday. These holidays may vary depending on the calendar and location of England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
All Uk Bank Holidays 2027
| DATE | DAY | HOLIDAY | APPLICABLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year’s Day | All UK |
| *4 Jan | Mon | 2nd January | Scotland |
| 17 Mar | Wed | St. Patrick’s Day | NI |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | All UK |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday | All UK (Ex. Scotland) |
| 3 May | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | All UK |
| 31 May | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | All UK |
| 12 Jul | Mon | Battle of the Boyne | NI |
| 2 Aug | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Scotland |
| 30 Aug | Mon | Late Summer August Bank Holiday | All UK (Ex. Scotland) |
| 30 Nov | Tue | St. Andrew’s Day | Scotland |
| *27 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day | All UK |
| *28 Dec | Tue | Boxing Day | All UK |
Bank Holidays in England & Wales 2027
| DATE | DAY | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday, May Day |
| 31 May | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 30 August | Monday | Late Summer August Bank Holiday |
| *27 December | Monday | Christmas Day |
| *28 December | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
Bank Holidays in Scotland 2027
| DATE | DAY | HOLIDAY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| *4 January | Monday | 2nd January |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 3 May | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday |
| 31 May | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 2 Aug | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday |
| 30 Nov | Tuesday | St. Andrew’s Day |
| *27 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day |
| *28 Dec | Monday | Boxing Day |
Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland 2027
| DATE | DAY | HOLIDAY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year’s Day |
| 2 Jan | Fri | 2nd January |
| 17 Mar | Tue | St. Patrick’s Day |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 4 May | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday |
| 25 May | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday |
| *13 Jul | Mon | Battle of the Boyne |
| 3 Aug | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday |
| 31 Aug | Mon | Late Summer August Bank Holiday |
| 30 Nov | Mon | St. Andrew’s Day |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| *28 Dec | Mon | Boxing Day |
Note: A date marked with an asterisk (*) serves as a substitute for the actual bank holiday if it falls on a weekend.
Visit www.gov.uk for the original release of UK bank holidays 2027.
Why UK Bank Holidays Matter for Your Schedule
Most public services and banks will be closed on these days. Bank holidays can affect travel, school schedules, and business hours. Planning annual leave around bank holidays can help you get longer breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many UK bank holidays in 2027?
The number of UK bank holidays 2027 varies by region: England and Wales: 8 bank holidays Scotland: 9 bank holidays Northern Ireland: 10 bank holidays
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What are the May 2027 bank holidays in the UK?
In 2027, the UK observes two bank holidays in May: Early May Bank Holiday: Monday, 3 May 2027 Spring Bank Holiday: Monday, 31 May 2027
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when is august bank holiday 2027 UK?
n 2027, the August Bank Holiday falls on Monday, 30 August in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, the Summer Bank Holiday is observed earlier, on Monday, 2 August 2027.
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Is today bank holiday in UK?
Consult the complete list of 2027 to check when is the next bank holiday.