Public holidays in the United Kingdom 2027
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus 7 holidays observed only in some regions.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekend2 January
Saturday
Regional: SCTOn the weekendSaint Patrick's Day
Wednesday
Regional: NIRGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Regional: ENG, WLS, NIREarly May Bank Holiday
Monday
Long weekendSpring Bank Holiday
Monday
Long weekendBattle of the Boyne
Monday
Regional: NIRSummer Bank Holiday
Monday
Regional: SCTSummer Bank Holiday
Monday
Regional: ENG, WLS, NIRSaint Andrew's Day
Tuesday
Regional: SCTChristmas Day
Monday
Long weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Tuesday · Boxing Day
Working days off
6
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 6
- Regional
- 7
- On the weekend
- 0
- Long weekends
- 5
United Kingdom public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of the United Kingdom’s 6 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 6 fall on a working day. 5 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
Regional holidays apply only in the states, provinces or regions listed next to them, shown by their official region codes.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does the United Kingdom have in 2027?
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The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus 7 holidays observed only in some regions. 6 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in the United Kingdom in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in the United Kingdom fall on a weekend in 2027?
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None. Every nationwide public holiday in the United Kingdom falls on a working day in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in the United Kingdom in 2027?
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5 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday and Christmas Day.