Public holidays 2027
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus 7 that apply only in part of the country. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January and the last is Boxing Day on Sunday 26 December.
All public holidays of 2027, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, 1 January 2027 | Nationwide |
| 2nd January | Saturday, 2 January 2027Day off: Monday, 4 January 2027 | Scotland |
| St Patrick's Day | Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | Northern Ireland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 26 March 2027 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 29 March 2027 | All except Scotland |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 3 May 2027 | Nationwide |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 31 May 2027 | Nationwide |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Monday, 12 July 2027 | Northern Ireland |
| Summer bank holiday (Scotland) | Monday, 2 August 2027 | Scotland |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 30 August 2027 | All except Scotland |
| St Andrew's Day | Tuesday, 30 November 2027 | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, 25 December 2027Day off: Monday, 27 December 2027 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, 26 December 2027Day off: Tuesday, 28 December 2027 | Nationwide |
Some holidays are only observed in part of the country.
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Wednesday, 6 January 2027 |
| Pancake Day | Tuesday, 9 February 2027 |
| Valentine's Day | Sunday, 14 February 2027 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 7 March 2027 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 28 March 2027 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 6 May 2027 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 16 May 2027 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 17 May 2027 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 20 June 2027 |
| World Animal Day | Monday, 4 October 2027 |
| Halloween | Sunday, 31 October 2027 |
| Bonfire Night | Friday, 5 November 2027 |
| Remembrance Day | Thursday, 11 November 2027 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, 14 November 2027 |
| Black Friday | Friday, 26 November 2027 |
| Christmas Eve | Friday, 24 December 2027 |
| New Year's Eve | Friday, 31 December 2027 |
Public holidays 2027 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide public holidays in 2027. In the other countries we cover, the number ranges from 4 to 13.
| Country | Nationwide | Regional only | On a weekday | Also in the United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria | 13 | – | 9 | 3 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 7 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 6 | 4 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 7 | 4 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 5 | 4 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
 United Kingdom | 6 | 7 | 6 | – |
 United States | 11 | – | 11 | 2 |
Nationwide: holidays that apply across the whole country. On a weekday: Monday to Friday; in the United Kingdom and the United States the substitute day counts when the holiday falls on a weekend. Also in the United Kingdom: the same holidays, which are nationwide in the United Kingdom too.
Holidays in 2027: what stands out?
Of the 6 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2027, 4 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2027, 4 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as St Andrew's Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Easter in 2027
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March in 2027, which also sets the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In 2028, Easter falls 19 days later in the year, on 16 April, and the Easter bank holidays move back with it.
Bank holidays on a weekend
In 2027, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: 2nd January, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. In that case a substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday, usually the following Monday or Tuesday.
Remember that not every bank holiday applies everywhere: some are only observed in Scotland or Northern Ireland. The table shows where each one applies.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in 2027?
There are 13 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2027. 6 apply everywhere; the other 7 apply only in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What is the first public holiday of 2027?
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
When is Easter in 2027?
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March in 2027, so Good Friday and Easter Monday are set from that date.
Which bank holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
In 2027, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: 2nd January, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. A substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday.