Summer bank holiday 2027

Summer bank holiday 2027 falls on Monday 30 August.

Public holidayOnly observed in: England and Wales, Northern Ireland

Summer bank holiday 2027 at a glance

Date
Monday, 30 August 2027
Day of the week
Monday
Week number
Week 35
Day of the year
Day 242 of 365
Day off
Only in: England and Wales, Northern Ireland

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

Long weekend or extra day off?

Summer bank holiday falls on a Monday in 2027. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Saturday 28 August to Monday 30 August. This only applies where Summer bank holiday is a day off. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.

Summer bank holiday in 2026, 2027 and 2028

Summer bank holiday falls on a different date every year. In 2027 it is one day earlier than in 2026, when it fell on Monday, 31 August 2026. In 2028, Summer bank holiday falls on Monday, 28 August 2028.

Summer bank holiday and the school holidays

Summer bank holiday 2027 falls outside the school holidays.

Other holidays in 2027

Frequently asked questions

What day is Summer bank holiday in 2027?

In 2027, Summer bank holiday falls on Monday 30 August, in week 35.

Is Summer bank holiday 2027 a day off?

Summer bank holiday is only a public holiday in: England and Wales, Northern Ireland.