UK Bank Holidays for 2026–2027
Official bank holidays for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — with notes on which fall during school term time.
Bank holidays are not automatically school holidays. Schools are closed on bank holidays, but a bank holiday that falls during a school holiday is not an additional day off.
England and Wales Bank Holidays 2026–2027
The table below lists the official bank holidays for England and Wales in 2026–2027.
| Bank Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, 1 January 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 5 April 2027 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday, 31 May 2027 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, 30 August 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, 25 December 2027 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, 26 December 2027 |
Scotland Bank Holidays 2026–2027
The table below lists the official bank holidays for Scotland in 2026–2027.
| Bank Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, 1 January 2027 |
| 2nd January | Saturday, 2 January 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 26 March 2027 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday, 31 May 2027 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, 2 August 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, 25 December 2027 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, 26 December 2027 |
Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2026–2027
The table below lists the official bank holidays for Northern Ireland in 2026–2027.
| Bank Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, 1 January 2027 |
| St Patrick's Day | Wednesday, 17 March 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 5 April 2027 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday, 31 May 2027 |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, 12 July 2027 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, 30 August 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, 25 December 2027 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, 26 December 2027 |
Frequently Asked Questions About UK Bank Holidays
The next bank holiday in England and Wales in 2026–2027 is New Year's Day on Friday, 1 January 2027.
There are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales in 2026–2027.
There are 8 bank holidays in Scotland in 2026–2027. Scotland has additional bank holidays not shared with England and Wales, including 2nd January.
There are 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2026–2027. Northern Ireland has additional bank holidays including St Patrick's Day (17 March) and the Battle of the Boyne (12 July)
No, bank holidays vary across the UK. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different bank holidays from England and Wales. Scotland has 2nd January as a bank holiday. Northern Ireland has St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne as additional bank holidays.
Schools are closed on bank holidays, but bank holidays are not the same as school holidays. A bank holiday that falls during an existing school holiday does not add an extra day off. Check your council's term dates to see which bank holidays fall during school time.
Bank holiday dates are subject to change by Royal Proclamation. Always check GOV.UK bank holidays for the most up to date official list.