Public holidays
Public holidays in the United Kingdom, 2027
The United Kingdom has 10 public holidays in 2027, and 8 of them fall on working days, which leaves 253 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, and the last is Boxing Day (observed) on December 28.
How holidays work in the United Kingdom
Bank holidays differ across the UK, and this list follows England and Wales. Scotland has January 2 and St Andrew's Day but not Easter Monday, and its summer bank holiday is earlier. Northern Ireland adds St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne.
Every public holiday in the United Kingdom in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 3 | Monday | May Day |
| May 31 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 30 | Monday | Late Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Dec 28 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed) |
That is more than 8 of the 61 countries we list, and fewer than 48. 2 days land on the weekend in 2027.
Working days in 2027, month by month
| Month | Working days | Holidays on a working day |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 |
| February | 20 | – |
| March | 21 | 2 |
| April | 22 | – |
| May | 19 | 2 |
| June | 22 | – |
| July | 22 | – |
| August | 21 | 1 |
| September | 22 | – |
| October | 21 | – |
| November | 22 | – |
| December | 21 | 2 |
253 working days in the year. March has the most days off, with 2.
The best long weekends in 2027
- New Year's Day: Jan 1 to Jan 3, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Good Friday: Mar 26 to Mar 29, 4 days off without using any leave.
- May Day: May 1 to May 3, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Spring Bank Holiday: May 29 to May 31, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Late Summer Bank Holiday: Aug 28 to Aug 30, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Christmas Day (observed): Dec 25 to Dec 28, 4 days off without using any leave.
The longest run with no public holiday in the United Kingdom is 116 days, from Aug 31 to Dec 24, so a few days of your own leave go furthest then.
Put them in your calendar
Download the United Kingdom 2027 calendar file, or follow the address in Cutline as an iCal calendar: https://gocutline.com/holidays/united-kingdom-2027.ics
About these dates
- Working days here are Monday to Friday, less the public holidays that fall on them.
- The dates come from the open-source holidays package. Check with your employer before you book.
Questions
How many public holidays does the United Kingdom have in 2027?
The United Kingdom has 10 public holidays in 2027. 8 fall on working days.
How many working days are there in the United Kingdom in 2027?
253, counting Saturday and Sunday as the weekend and taking off the national holidays.
What is the longest break in the United Kingdom in 2027?
Good Friday: Mar 26 to Mar 29, 4 days off without using any leave.
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