Start of British Summer Time 2027

The start of British Summer Time 2027 falls on Sunday 28 March.

Not an official day off

Start of British Summer Time 2027 at a glance

Date
Sunday, 28 March 2027
Day of the week
Sunday
Week number
Week 12
Day of the year
Day 87 of 365
Day off
No, not an official day off

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources

The start of British Summer Time in 2026, 2027 and 2028

The start of British Summer Time falls on a different date every year. In 2027 it is one day earlier than in 2026, when it fell on Sunday, 29 March 2026. In 2028, the start of British Summer Time falls on Sunday, 26 March 2028.

The start of British Summer Time and the school holidays

The start of British Summer Time 2027 falls in the Easter holidays in 162 of the 188 areas.

The start of British Summer Time in other countries

This is how the start of British Summer Time 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In 10 of the 11 countries the day also falls on Sunday 28 March.

CountryLocal nameDateDay off
AustriaBeginn der SommerzeitSunday 28 MarchNo
BelgiumZomeruurSunday 28 MarchNo
DenmarkSommertidSunday 28 MarchNo
FrancePassage à l'heure d'étéSunday 28 MarchNo
GermanyBeginn der SommerzeitSunday 28 MarchNo
ItalyOra legaleSunday 28 MarchNo
NetherlandsZomertijdSunday 28 MarchNo
SpainHorario de veranoSunday 28 MarchNo
SwedenSommartidSunday 28 MarchNo
SwitzerlandBeginn der SommerzeitSunday 28 MarchNo
United StatesStart of Daylight Saving TimeSunday 14 MarchNo

Other holidays in 2027

Frequently asked questions

What day is the start of British Summer Time in 2027?

In 2027, the start of British Summer Time falls on Sunday 28 March, in week 12.

Is the start of British Summer Time 2027 a day off?

No, the start of British Summer Time is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.

See also

In other countries