UK Bank Holidays 2027
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UK Bank Holidays 2027 – Full Calendar & Downloadable PDF
Planning your time off for 2027 but unsure which UK bank holidays apply?
With different websites listing conflicting dates, it’s easy to feel uncertain when booking leave or travel. Below is a verified, up-to-date list of UK bank holidays for 2027, clearly organized by country so you can plan confidently and avoid mistakes.
UK bank holidays in 2027 include New Year’s Day on Friday 1 January, Easter holidays in March, summer bank holidays in August, and substitute days for Christmas and Boxing Day in December.
This guide lists all official UK bank holidays for 2027 across England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with a free mobile-friendly PDF calendar.
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.
UK Bank Holidays 2027 – Quick Answer
There are 8 bank holidays in England & Wales in 2027, with additional public holidays in Scotland and Northern Ireland. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday is observed.
England and Wales Bank Holidays 2027
- 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 – Christmas Day (substitute)
- Tuesday, 28 December – Boxing Day (substitute)
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. If you want to know the schedule daily keep visiting “Is it bank holiday today in the UK?“.
Also give it a read to stay updated about the previous and upcoming holidays to plan a trip.
View all UK bank holidays 2025 and bank holidays 2026.
Looking ahead? Explore England & Wales bank holidays 2028 for early planning.
See the complete UK bank holidays calendar on our homepage
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UK bank holidays are there in 2027?
The number of UK bank holidays in 2027 varies by region. England and Wales have 8 bank holidays, Scotland has 9 bank holidays, and Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays, including regional public holidays.
What are the May 2027 bank holidays in the UK?
In 2027, the UK observes two bank holidays in May: Early May Bank Holiday on Monday, 3 May 2027 and Spring Bank Holiday on Monday, 31 May 2027.
When is the August bank holiday in 2027 in the UK?
In 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.
Is today a bank holiday in the UK?
Bank holidays depend on the date and region. You can check the complete list of UK bank holidays for 2027 on this page to see when the next bank holiday is.
Source: Official UK bank holiday dates published by GOV.UK. Dates are accurate at the time of publishing.
