2027 UK bank holidays

Upcoming UK bank holidays in 2027

Whether you’re planning a getaway, organising family gatherings, or simply looking to make the most of your time off, our list of bank holidays has you covered. Explore the dates for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and start planning fun activities with friends and family. Stay informed and maximise your leisure time on your days off.

Date

Bank holiday

Region

Day

January 1st, 2027

New Year's Day

Nation­wide

Fri­day

January 2nd, 2027

2nd January

Scotland

Satur­day

January 4th, 2027

Substi­tute day (for 2nd January)

Scotland

Mon­day

March 17th, 2027

St Patrick's Day

Northern Ireland

Wed­nes­day

March 26th, 2027

Good Friday

Nation­wide

Fri­day

March 29th, 2027

Easter Monday

England, Wales, Northern Ireland

Mon­day

May 3rd, 2027

Early May Bank Holiday

Nation­wide

Mon­day

May 31st, 2027

Spring Bank Holiday

Nation­wide

Mon­day

July 12th, 2027

Battle of the Boyne (The Twelfth/Orange­men's Day)

Northern Ireland

Mon­day

August 2nd, 2027

August Bank Holiday (Scot­land)

Scotland

Mon­day

August 30th, 2027

August Bank Holiday

England, Wales, Northern Ireland

Mon­day

Novem­ber 30th, 2027

St Andrew's Day

Scotland

Tues­day

Decem­ber 25th, 2027

Christ­mas Day

Nation­wide

Satur­day

Decem­ber 26th, 2027

Boxing Day

Nation­wide

Sun­day

Decem­ber 27th, 2027

Substi­tute day (for Christ­mas Day)

Nation­wide

Mon­day

Decem­ber 28th, 2027

Substi­tute day (for Boxing Day)

Nation­wide

Tues­day