UK Bank Holidays 2027
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2027, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland 10. Bank holidays differ per nation: Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own extra days, shown in the Where column. Banks and most offices close; many shops stay open.
Bank holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Day off | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Nationwide |
| Saturday | 2nd January | Mon, Jan 4 | Scotland |
| Wednesday | St Patrick's Day | Wed, Mar 17 | Northern Ireland |
| Friday | Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | Mon, May 3 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | Mon, May 31 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Mon, Jul 12 | Northern Ireland |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | Mon, Aug 2 | Scotland |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | Mon, Aug 30 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Tuesday | St Andrew's Day | Tue, Nov 30 | Scotland |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 27 | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 28 | Nationwide |
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is given on the next weekday, usually the Monday. Substitute days are shown in amber. Week numbers follow ISO 8601 (Monday to Sunday).
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2027?
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2027, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland 10.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is given on the next weekday, usually the Monday. In 2027 this applies to 2nd January (observed Monday, January 4, 2027), Christmas Day (observed Monday, December 27, 2027), Boxing Day (observed Tuesday, December 28, 2027).
When is the first bank holiday of 2027?
New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
When is the last bank holiday of 2027?
Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 28, 2027.