UK Bank Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 5 off.
Book off Thu 25 Mar and you're free from Thu 25 Mar to Mon 29 Mar. United Kingdom has 8 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan England & Wales
Book 1 day (Mon 4 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan)
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See this bridge- Good Friday Fri 26 Mar National
- Easter Monday Mon 29 Mar England & Wales
Book 1 day (Thu 25 Mar) get 5 days off in a row (Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar)
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See this bridge- Early May Bank Holiday Mon 3 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 30 Apr) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May)
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See this bridge- Spring Bank Holiday Mon 31 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 28 May) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 28 May – Mon 31 May)
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See this bridge- Summer Bank Holiday Mon 30 Aug England & Wales
Book 1 day (Fri 27 Aug) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 27 Aug – Mon 30 Aug)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day (substitute day) Mon 27 Dec National
- Boxing Day (substitute day) Tue 28 Dec National
Book 1 day (Fri 24 Dec) get 5 days off in a row (Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day (substitute day) Mon 27 Dec National
- Boxing Day (substitute day) Tue 28 Dec National
Book 3 days (Wed 29 Dec – Fri 31 Dec) get 10 days off in a row (Sat 25 Dec – Mon 3 Jan)
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See this bridgeBook 1 day (Fri 31 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 31 Dec – Mon 3 Jan)
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See this bridgePublic holidayBook this day offWeekend inside a break
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- 5 leave days 22 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days 39 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days 54 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days 69 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
Day-off calculations use England & Wales bank holidays. Scotland and Northern Ireland differences are listed as regional. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Book off: Thu 25 Mar
Book off: Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar
Early May Bank Holiday
Book off: Fri 30 Apr
Book off: Mon 26 Apr – Fri 30 Apr
Spring Bank Holiday
Book off: Fri 28 May
Book off: Mon 24 May – Fri 28 May
Summer Bank Holiday
Book off: Fri 27 Aug
Book off: Mon 23 Aug – Fri 27 Aug
Christmas Day (substitute day) & Boxing Day (substitute day)
Book off: Fri 24 Dec
Book off: Mon 20 Dec – Fri 24 Dec
Christmas Day (substitute day) & Boxing Day (substitute day) & New Year's Day
Book off: Wed 29 Dec – Fri 31 Dec
Book off: Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec
New Year's Day
Book off: Fri 31 Dec
Book off: Fri 31 Dec – Fri 7 Jan
All UK public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | England & Wales |
| Mon 4 Jan 2027 | 2 January (substitute day) | Regional: SCT |
| Wed 17 Mar 2027 | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional: NIR |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | National |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday | England & Wales |
| Mon 3 May 2027 | Early May Bank Holiday | National |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Spring Bank Holiday | National |
| Mon 12 Jul 2027 | Battle of the Boyne | Regional: NIR |
| Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional: SCT |
| Mon 30 Aug 2027 | Summer Bank Holiday | England & Wales |
| Tue 30 Nov 2027 | Saint Andrew's Day | Regional: SCT |
| Mon 27 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day (substitute day) | National |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day (substitute day) | National |
Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).
FAQ
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2027?
There are 8 England & Wales bank holidays in United Kingdom in 2027, plus 5 regional holidays.
How can I get the longest break in United Kingdom in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec (5 leave days) for 12 days off in a row, Thu 23 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028.
What is the best bridge day in United Kingdom in 2027?
Book off Thu 25 Mar (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027.