🇬🇧 Holiday guide

Public holidays in United Kingdom 2027

National and available regional public holidays for 2027, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.

2027 holiday list

Fri, Jan 1

New Year's Day

Official · National

Fri, Mar 26

Good Friday

Official · National

Mon, Mar 29

Easter Monday

Official · National

Mon, May 3

Early May bank holiday

Official · National

Mon, May 31

Spring bank holiday

Official · National

Mon, Aug 30

Summer bank holiday

Official · National

Mon, Dec 27

Christmas Day (substitute day)

Official · National

Tue, Dec 28

Boxing Day (substitute day)

Official · National

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What the list covers

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.