Bank holidays in England and Wales 2027

England and Wales has 8 bank holidays in 2027. Not across the whole UK: Easter Monday and Summer bank holiday.

The bank holidays in England and Wales in 2027, with the day of the week.

Public holidays 2027
HolidayDateObserved in
New Year's DayFriday, 1 January 2027Nationwide
Good FridayFriday, 26 March 2027Nationwide
Easter MondayMonday, 29 March 2027All except Scotland
Early May bank holidayMonday, 3 May 2027Nationwide
Spring bank holidayMonday, 31 May 2027Nationwide
Summer bank holidayMonday, 30 August 2027All except Scotland
Christmas DaySaturday, 25 December 2027Day off: Monday, 27 December 2027Nationwide
Boxing DaySunday, 26 December 2027Day off: Tuesday, 28 December 2027Nationwide

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

Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays does England and Wales have in 2027?

England and Wales has 8 bank holidays in 2027. Not across the whole UK: Easter Monday and Summer bank holiday.

Which bank holidays in England and Wales do not apply across the whole UK?

In 2027: Easter Monday and Summer bank holiday.

See also

In other countries