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UK Bank Holidays 2027

UK(United Kingdom) calendar. Bank Holidays in UK. There are eight bank holidays every year in England and Wales, nine in Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland.

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UK Bank Holidays 2027

Use this UK bank holidays 2027 section to check the official regional dates behind the United Kingdom bank holidays 2027 calendar. The UK bank holidays calendar 2027 is split by region because UK bank holiday dates vary by region, so the tables separate England and Wales bank holidays 2027, Scotland bank holidays 2027, and Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027 instead of treating every date as UK-wide.

England and Wales Bank Holidays 2027

England bank holidays 2027 and Wales bank holidays 2027 use the same England and Wales bank holidays 2027 schedule on this page.

Holiday Date Day Notes
New Year's Day 1 January 2027 Friday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Good Friday 26 March 2027 Friday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Easter Monday 29 March 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland; not listed as a Scotland bank holiday.
Early May bank holiday 3 May 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Spring bank holiday 31 May 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Summer bank holiday 30 August 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.
Christmas Day 27 December 2027 Monday Substitute day because Christmas Day falls on Saturday 25 December. Official date: 25 December 2027.
Boxing Day 28 December 2027 Tuesday Substitute day because Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 December. Official date: 26 December 2027.

Scotland Bank Holidays 2027

Scotland bank holidays 2027 include Scotland-only dates such as 2 January, the August summer bank holiday, and St Andrew's Day.

Holiday Date Day Notes
New Year's Day 1 January 2027 Friday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
2nd January 4 January 2027 Monday Substitute day in Scotland because 2 January falls on Saturday. Official date: 2 January 2027.
Good Friday 26 March 2027 Friday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Early May bank holiday 3 May 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Spring bank holiday 31 May 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Summer bank holiday 2 August 2027 Monday Scotland bank holiday.
St Andrew's Day 30 November 2027 Tuesday Scotland bank holiday.
Christmas Day 27 December 2027 Monday Substitute day because Christmas Day falls on Saturday 25 December. Official date: 25 December 2027.
Boxing Day 28 December 2027 Tuesday Substitute day because Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 December. Official date: 26 December 2027.

Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2027

Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027 include St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day, which do not apply to the other UK regions.

Holiday Date Day Notes
New Year's Day 1 January 2027 Friday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
St Patrick's Day 17 March 2027 Wednesday Northern Ireland bank holiday.
Good Friday 26 March 2027 Friday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Easter Monday 29 March 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland; not listed as a Scotland bank holiday.
Early May bank holiday 3 May 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Spring bank holiday 31 May 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day 12 July 2027 Monday Northern Ireland bank holiday.
Summer bank holiday 30 August 2027 Monday Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.
Christmas Day 27 December 2027 Monday Substitute day because Christmas Day falls on Saturday 25 December. Official date: 25 December 2027.
Boxing Day 28 December 2027 Tuesday Substitute day because Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 December. Official date: 26 December 2027.

Upcoming UK Bank Holidays in 2027

See the next UK bank holiday 2027 dates remaining in the year. This upcoming list supports the UK bank holidays 2027 calendar by showing the date, the UK region where the bank holiday applies, and substitute day notes where needed. It is useful when you want a quick UK bank holidays 2027 check without scanning the full-year calendar.

Bank holiday

New Year's Day

England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Substitute day

2nd January

Scotland

Substitute day in Scotland because 2 January falls on Saturday. Official date: 2 January 2027.

Regional date

St Patrick's Day

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland bank holiday.

Bank holiday

Good Friday

England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Regional date

Easter Monday

England and Wales, Northern Ireland

Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland; not listed as a Scotland bank holiday.

Bank holiday

Early May bank holiday

England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Bank holiday

Spring bank holiday

England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Regional date

Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland bank holiday.

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Summer bank holiday

Scotland

Scotland bank holiday.

Regional date

Summer bank holiday

England and Wales, Northern Ireland

Bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.

Regional date

St Andrew's Day

Scotland

Scotland bank holiday.

Substitute day

Christmas Day

England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Substitute day because Christmas Day falls on Saturday 25 December. Official date: 25 December 2027.

Substitute day

Boxing Day

England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Substitute day because Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 December. Official date: 26 December 2027.

Substitute Days and Regional Bank Holiday Differences

UK substitute bank holidays 2027 matter because UK bank holidays are not the same in every part of the country. England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland each have their own 2027 bank holiday schedule, and some weekend holidays are observed on a substitute weekday.

What is a substitute bank holiday?

When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday normally becomes the bank holiday. In the UK substitute bank holidays 2027 schedule, Christmas Day is observed on Monday 27 December and Boxing Day is observed on Tuesday 28 December. Scotland also has Monday 4 January as the substitute day for 2 January.

Why do UK bank holidays vary by region?

England and Wales share one schedule, while Scotland and Northern Ireland have additional regional dates. Scotland bank holidays 2027 include dates such as 2 January, the earlier August summer bank holiday, and St Andrew's Day. Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027 include St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day.

Are local public holidays included?

Local public holidays set by councils are not the same as UK bank holidays. For UK bank holidays 2027, this page marks official 2027 bank holidays for the main UK regions; check local council holidays with the relevant local authority.

Download the UK Bank Holidays 2027 Calendar

Download a single ICS file for the main UK bank holidays 2027 schedule. The file includes England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland bank holiday dates, including substitute days where the 2027 bank holiday is observed on a weekday.

Local council public holidays, school holidays, employer-specific leave rules, and event dates are not included.

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UK Bank Holiday Sources and Update Notes

The UK bank holidays 2027 data on this page is checked against official government sources. Regional dates are kept separate so the United Kingdom bank holidays 2027 page does not present Scotland or Northern Ireland holidays as UK-wide dates. This source section supports the UK bank holidays calendar 2027 by showing where the regional schedules come from and where to verify UK bank holidays 2027 before planning leave, payroll, or travel.

GOV.UK Bank Holidays

Official UK bank holiday overview for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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gov.scot Scottish bank holiday dates

Official Scottish bank holiday dates, including Scotland-specific 2027 dates.

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mygov.scot Local public holidays

Entry point for Scotland local council public holidays, which are not merged into the main UK bank holiday table.

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nidirect Bank holidays

Northern Ireland bank and public holiday information for residents.

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nibusinessinfo Northern Ireland bank and public holidays

Northern Ireland bank and public holiday dates for business and employer reference.

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Update note

This United Kingdom bank holidays 2027 page uses official 2027 bank holiday sources for the main UK regions. If official sources change, the calendar data should be checked again before the page is updated.

United Kingdom Bank Holidays 2027 FAQ

How many UK bank holidays are there in 2027?

The number of UK bank holidays in 2027 depends on the region. For UK bank holidays 2027, England and Wales have 8 bank holidays, Scotland has 9 bank holiday dates, and Northern Ireland has 10. The difference comes from regional dates such as Scotland's 2 January and St Andrew's Day, and Northern Ireland's St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne. Use the regional tables on this UK bank holidays calendar 2027 page to check which dates apply to each part of the UK. If you need the formal United Kingdom bank holidays 2027 picture, use the regional tables rather than a single combined list.

Are UK bank holidays the same in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?

No. UK bank holidays are not exactly the same in every part of the country. England and Wales share the same 2027 bank holiday schedule, so England bank holidays 2027 and Wales bank holidays 2027 are shown together. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own regional dates. For example, Scotland has 2 January and St Andrew's Day, while Northern Ireland has St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne. Check the regional tables to see which dates apply where. Users searching for UK public holidays 2027 should also use the regional bank holiday tables because the official UK term is usually bank holidays.

What is a substitute bank holiday in the UK?

A substitute bank holiday is a weekday used when a bank holiday falls on a weekend. In 2027, Christmas Day falls on Saturday 25 December and Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 December, so Monday 27 December and Tuesday 28 December are used as substitute bank holidays. Scotland also uses Monday 4 January as the substitute day for 2 January. These notes matter for anyone using a UK bank holidays calendar 2027 for payroll, leave planning, or travel dates.

Why is 2 January shown on 4 January in Scotland in 2027?

In 2027, 2 January falls on a Saturday. Scotland still has the 2 January bank holiday, but the bank holiday date is shown as Monday 4 January. This is a Scotland-only substitute day and does not apply to England and Wales or Northern Ireland.

Is Battle of the Boyne a UK bank holiday in 2027?

Battle of the Boyne, also known as Orangemen's Day, is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland. Battle of the Boyne 2027 falls on Monday 12 July, so no separate substitute day is needed. It is not a bank holiday in England and Wales or Scotland, so check the Northern Ireland table for the applicable date.