UK Bank Holidays 2027
Bank holidays differ across the UK: England and Wales share one list, while Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own.
England and Wales
8 bank holidays · 253 working days
Scotland
9 bank holidays · 252 working days
Northern Ireland
10 bank holidays · 251 working days
2027 bank holidays by nation
✓ = a bank holiday there. Where the local name differs, it is shown instead. R = regional only, P = part day, O = optional, L = limited (e.g. public service only).
| Date | Holiday | ENG/WAL | SCO | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 January | New Year’s Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 4 January | 2nd January | · | ✓ | · |
| Wed 17 March | St Patrick’s Day | · | · | ✓ |
| Fri 26 March | Good Friday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 29 March | Easter Monday | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Mon 3 May | Early May bank holiday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 31 May | Spring bank holiday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 12 July | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) | · | · | ✓ |
| Mon 2 August | Summer bank holiday | · | ✓ | · |
| Mon 30 August | Summer bank holiday | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Tue 30 November | St Andrew’s Day | · | ✓ | · |
| Mon 27 December | Christmas Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tue 28 December | Boxing Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in the UK in 2027?
It depends where you are. England and Wales has 8; Scotland has 9; Northern Ireland has 10.
Which bank holidays apply everywhere in the UK in 2027?
New Year’s Day (1 January 2027), Good Friday (26 March 2027), Early May bank holiday (3 May 2027), Spring bank holiday (31 May 2027), Christmas Day (27 December 2027), Boxing Day (28 December 2027).
Where are the most bank holidays in the UK in 2027?
Northern Ireland, with 10. England and Wales has the fewest, with 8.
Also see UK bank holidays 2026 or public holidays in other countries.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on 6 November 2026. Your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.