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2027 · England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland
UK bank holidays 2027
There are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales in 2027, 9 in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland. The first is New Year’s Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
| Holiday | England & Wales | Scotland | N. Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Fri 1 Jan | Fri 1 Jan | Fri 1 Jan |
| 2nd January | — | Mon 4 Jansub | — |
| St Patrick’s Day | — | — | Wed 17 Mar |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 Mar | Fri 26 Mar | Fri 26 Mar |
| Easter Monday | Mon 29 Mar | — | Mon 29 Mar |
| Early May bank holiday | Mon 3 May | Mon 3 May | Mon 3 May |
| Spring bank holiday | Mon 31 May | Mon 31 May | Mon 31 May |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) | — | — | Mon 12 Jul |
| Summer bank holiday | Mon 30 Aug | Mon 2 Aug | Mon 30 Aug |
| St Andrew’s Day | — | Tue 30 Nov | — |
| Christmas Day | Mon 27 Decsub | Mon 27 Decsub | Mon 27 Decsub |
| Boxing Day | Tue 28 Decsub | Tue 28 Decsub | Tue 28 Decsub |
| Total | 8 days | 9 days | 10 days |
2027 calendar
Red days are UK-wide; blue days only apply in some nations. Printable A4 version →
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2027?
England and Wales: 8. Scotland: 9. Northern Ireland: 10.
When is the first bank holiday of 2027?
New Year’s Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
When is Easter 2027?
Good Friday is Friday 26 March 2027 and Easter Monday is Monday 29 March 2027. Easter Monday is not a bank holiday in Scotland. Easter dates for other years.
When are the Christmas bank holidays in 2027?
Christmas Day (substitute day): Monday 27 December 2027. Boxing Day (substitute day): Tuesday 28 December 2027.
Are there any extra bank holidays in 2027?
Not so far. GOV.UK has not announced any one-off bank holidays for 2027. If one is announced, it will appear here.
Which bank holidays are substitute days in 2027?
2nd January (Monday 4 January 2027); Christmas Day (Monday 27 December 2027); Boxing Day (Tuesday 28 December 2027).