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Long weekends in United Kingdom 2027

Find practical 2027 holiday breaks using United Kingdom’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Dec 31, 2026–Sun, Jan 3, 2027

Take Thu, Dec 31 off

4-day breakGood Friday

Fri, Mar 26–Mon, Mar 29, 2027

No bridge day needed

4-day breakEaster Monday

Sat, Mar 27–Tue, Mar 30, 2027

Take Tue, Mar 30 off

4-day breakEarly May bank holiday

Fri, Apr 30–Mon, May 3, 2027

Take Fri, Apr 30 off

4-day breakSpring bank holiday

Fri, May 28–Mon, May 31, 2027

Take Fri, May 28 off

4-day breakSummer bank holiday

Fri, Aug 27–Mon, Aug 30, 2027

Take Fri, Aug 27 off

4-day breakChristmas Day (substitute day)

Sat, Dec 25–Tue, Dec 28, 2027

No bridge day needed

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Local calculation

The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. Bank holidays are not identical across England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Check the regional label before using a date for payroll, travel or legal planning.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. England and Wales bank holidays. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate official calendars.

Primary source: GOV.UK bank holiday calendar. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.