England and Wales Bank Holidays 2027
There are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales in 2027.
All England and Wales bank holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 31 May 2027 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 30 August 2027 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day Substitute day (25 December is a Saturday) |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day Substitute day (26 December is a Sunday) |
2027 at a glance
Bank Holidays
8
On a weekday
8
Working days
253
Long weekends
6
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2027 minus the 8 bank holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in England and Wales in 2027
- 3 days off: Friday 1 January 2027 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (New Year’s Day)
- 4 days off: Friday 26 March 2027 to Monday 29 March 2027 (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 1 May 2027 to Monday 3 May 2027 (Early May bank holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 29 May 2027 to Monday 31 May 2027 (Spring bank holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 28 August 2027 to Monday 30 August 2027 (Summer bank holiday)
- 4 days off: Saturday 25 December 2027 to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day bank holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a “substitute day” is given, normally the following Monday. When Christmas Day and Boxing Day both fall on a weekend, the substitute days are Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December. The substitute days are listed above.
Not bank holidays in England and Wales
- St George’s Day (23 April)
- St David’s Day (1 March)
Good to know
- Wales shares the England list: St David’s Day is not a bank holiday.
- The Summer bank holiday is the last Monday in August, not the first Monday as in Scotland.
Compare other nations in 2027
| Where | Bank Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 9 | 252 |
| Northern Ireland | 10 | 251 |
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in England and Wales in 2027?
There are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are there in England and Wales in 2027?
253. 2027 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 8 bank holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 253. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend in England and Wales?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a “substitute day” is given, normally the following Monday. When Christmas Day and Boxing Day both fall on a weekend, the substitute days are Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December. The substitute days are listed above.
Is St George’s Day a bank holiday in England and Wales?
No. St George’s Day (23 April) is not one of the bank holidays in England and Wales, although some employers give it as an extra day off.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on 6 November 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.