Holidays in United Kingdom 2027
United Kingdom observes 8 bank holidays in 2027. 8 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend, leaving 253 working days across the year on the national-only count.
2027 bank holidays calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 3 | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 31 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 30 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Dec 28 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed) |
2027 year summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Bank holidays on weekdays
8
Working days
253
All 8 bank holidays land on weekdays in 2027, producing the maximum working-day reduction United Kingdom typically sees in a non-leap year. The UK observes 8 bank holidays in England and Wales under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. Banks, BACS, and CHAPS-aligned settlement systems close on these days.
Holidays not included
Scotland's August Bank Holiday (first Monday of August) and St Andrew's Day (November 30) are not in this England and Wales-aligned set. Northern Ireland's Battle of the Boyne (July 12) is also excluded. For Scotland or Northern Ireland-only contracts, layer the regional dates into the Advanced options.