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United Kingdom Public Holidays 2027

Public holidays

England & Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland differ. One-off extra bank holidays excluded. Christmas Eve (Dec 24) is included as a popular observance.

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United Kingdom 2027

9 holidays · 8 long weekends

  • January

    Fri
    1
    New Year's Day
    January 1· Long weekend

  • March

    Fri
    26
    Good Friday
    Friday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Mon
    29
    Easter Monday
    Monday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend

  • May

    Mon
    3
    Early May bank holiday
    First Monday in May· Long weekend
  • Mon
    31
    Spring bank holiday
    Last Monday in May· Long weekend

  • August

    Mon
    30
    Summer bank holiday
    Last Monday in August· Long weekend

  • December

    Fri
    24
    Christmas Eve
    December 24 (popular, not statutory)· Long weekend
  • Sat
    25
    Christmas Day
    December 25· Day off Mon, Dec 27· Long weekend
  • Sun
    26
    Boxing Day
    December 26· Day off Tue, Dec 28

United Kingdom holidays in 2027

In 2027, United Kingdom has 9 bank holidays in England and Wales. The year starts with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1 and ends with Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26. 8 of the holidays give a long weekend, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday.

2 holidays fall on a weekend: Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25 (day off Monday, December 27), Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26 (day off Tuesday, December 28).

England & Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland differ. One-off extra bank holidays excluded. Christmas Eve (Dec 24) is included as a popular observance.

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Questions

How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom in 2027?+

There are 9 bank holidays in England and Wales in 2027. 8 of them give you a day off on a Monday or a Friday, so they make a long weekend.

When is the first and the last public holiday in 2027?+

The first is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1. The last is Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26.

Which United Kingdom holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?+

Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25), with the day off on Monday, December 27; Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26), with the day off on Tuesday, December 28.

Are regional holidays in United Kingdom included?+

England & Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland differ. One-off extra bank holidays excluded. Christmas Eve (Dec 24) is included as a popular observance.

How do I add United Kingdom holidays to my calendar?+

Press the Add to calendar button on this page to download an .ics file with all 9 holidays for 2027. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.