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UK bank holidays 2027
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2027, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland has 10, according to the official GOV.UK list. 2 of the England and Wales dates are substitute days because the holiday falls on a weekend.
England and Wales bank holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | New Year’s Day |
| Friday, 26 March 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 29 March 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, 3 May 2027 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 31 May 2027 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, 30 August 2027 | Summer bank holiday |
| Monday, 27 December 2027 | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| Tuesday, 28 December 2027 | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Scotland bank holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, 4 January 2027 | 2nd January (substitute day) |
| Friday, 26 March 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 3 May 2027 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 31 May 2027 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, 2 August 2027 | Summer bank holiday |
| Tuesday, 30 November 2027 | St Andrew’s Day |
| Monday, 27 December 2027 | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| Tuesday, 28 December 2027 | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | New Year’s Day |
| Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | St Patrick’s Day |
| Friday, 26 March 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 29 March 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, 3 May 2027 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 31 May 2027 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, 12 July 2027 | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) |
| Monday, 30 August 2027 | Summer bank holiday |
| Monday, 27 December 2027 | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| Tuesday, 28 December 2027 | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2027?
England and Wales have 8, Scotland 9 and Northern Ireland 10.
What is a substitute day?
When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a weekday is usually given instead. GOV.UK marks these as substitute days.
Do employers have to give bank holidays off?
There is no legal right to paid leave on bank holidays. Employers can count them as part of the statutory 5.6 weeks of annual leave.
Dates checked against GOV.UK on 15 November 2026.