🇬🇧 United Kingdom Bank Holidays 2027

United Kingdom observes a range of bank holidays throughout the year, covering both national celebrations and regional observances. Use this overview to plan ahead for closures, time-off requests, and public observances. Dates below cover the full 2027 calendar year.

2026
Day of week Date Holiday name
Fri1/1/2027New Year's Day (UK)
Fri3/26/2027Good Friday (UK)
Mon3/29/2027Easter Monday (UK)
Mon5/3/2027May Day Bank Holiday (UK)
Mon5/31/2027Spring Bank Holiday (UK)
Mon8/30/2027Summer Bank Holiday (UK)
Mon12/27/2027Christmas Day (UK)
Tue12/28/2027Boxing Day (UK)

Holidays that only apply in certain years

Day of week Date Holiday name
Sat5/8/2027Coronation of King Charles II (UK)

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