Bank holidays 2027
UK bank holidays 2027
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2027, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland has 10. Dates from GOV.UK.
| Date | Bank holiday | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri1 January | New Year’s Day | |||
| Mon4 January | 2nd JanuarySubstitute day | – | – | |
| Wed17 March | St Patrick’s Day | – | – | |
| Fri26 March | Good Friday | |||
| Mon29 March | Easter Monday | – | ||
| Mon3 May | Early May bank holiday | |||
| Mon31 May | Spring bank holiday | |||
| Mon12 July | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) | – | – | |
| Mon2 August | Summer bank holiday | – | – | |
| Mon30 August | Summer bank holiday | – | ||
| Tue30 November | St Andrew’s Day | – | – | |
| Mon27 December | Christmas DaySubstitute day | |||
| Tue28 December | Boxing DaySubstitute day |
How bank holidays work in 2027
Bank holidays are set under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. Good Friday and Christmas Day are “common law” holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but they are treated the same way. When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a substitute day is given, normally the following Monday.
Planning around these dates? The working days in 2027 page shows how many working days each month has, and the working days calculator excludes bank holidays automatically.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2027?
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2027. Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland has 10.
When is the first bank holiday of 2027?
New Year’s Day, on Friday 1 January 2027, is the first bank holiday of the year across the UK.
Are there any substitute bank holidays in 2027?
Yes. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a weekday is given instead. In 2027: 2nd January on Monday 4 January; Christmas Day on Monday 27 December; Boxing Day on Tuesday 28 December.
Do I get bank holidays off work?
Not automatically. There is no legal right to paid time off on bank holidays. Employers can count them as part of the 5.6 weeks' statutory annual leave, which is 28 days for someone working 5 days a week. Check your contract.