| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2027-05-03 | May Day | National |
| 2027-05-31 | Spring Bank Holiday | Bank |
| 2027-08-30 | Summer Bank Holiday | Bank |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-26 | Boxing Day | National |
| 2027-12-27 | Christmas Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-12-28 | Boxing Day (observed) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2027?
United Kingdom has 10 public holidays in 2027: 6 national holidays, 2 substitute days, plus 2 bank holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 28 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, June, July, September, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how United Kingdom's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in United Kingdom 2027
United Kingdom's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Fri 26 - Mon 29 March: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March).
- Sat 1 - Mon 3 May: May Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 1 May to Monday 3 May).
- Sat 29 - Mon 31 May: Spring Bank Holiday (3-day weekend, Saturday 29 May to Monday 31 May).
- Sat 28 - Mon 30 August: Summer Bank Holiday (3-day weekend, Saturday 28 August to Monday 30 August).
- Sat 25 - Tue 28 December: Christmas Day (4-day weekend, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in United Kingdom 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 27 December 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Christmas Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 28 December 2027 (Tuesday) - given as the day off for Boxing Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in United Kingdom: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in United Kingdom in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in United Kingdom.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in United Kingdom (2027)
Our United Kingdom public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.
May Day
May Day on 1 May is both an ancient spring festival and, in most countries, International Workers' Day. The labour observance grew from the campaign for an eight hour working day and the events surrounding the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886. Older customs, especially in Northern Europe, include maypole dancing, bonfires and the crowning of a May queen. In the United Kingdom the first Monday in May is a separate bank holiday.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on 25 December is the Christian feast of the Nativity of Jesus and one of the most widely observed public holidays in the world. It is a legal holiday in most nations with Christian majorities or heritage, and a cultural holiday in many others. Customs include family gatherings, gift giving, special meals and decorated trees. Countries following the Julian or Oriental Orthodox calendars often celebrate on 7 January instead.