United Kingdom Public Holidays 2027

January 2027

  • New Year’s Day – Friday, 1 January
    The UK welcomes the new year with celebrations, fireworks, and gatherings. It is a public holiday across all four nations.

March 2027

  • St David’s Day (Wales - Observed, Not a Bank Holiday) – Monday, 1 March
    A special day honoring St David, the patron saint of Wales, celebrated with cultural events and parades.

March - April 2027

  • Good Friday – Friday, 26 March
    A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed with church services and prayers.

  • Easter Monday (Except Scotland) – Monday, 29 March
    A holiday celebrated in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland with family gatherings and traditional Easter events.

May 2027

  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 3 May
    Also called May Day, this holiday marks the arrival of spring with parades and celebrations.

  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday, 31 May
    A public holiday that signifies the beginning of summer, often celebrated with outdoor activities.

June 2027

  • Trooping the Colour (Not a Bank Holiday, but Celebrated Nationally) – Saturday, 12 June
    An annual ceremony in London marking the official birthday of the British monarch with a grand parade and military displays.

July 2027

  • Orangemen’s Day (Northern Ireland Only) – Monday, 12 July
    A significant day in Northern Ireland, commemorating the Battle of the Boyne (1690) with parades and celebrations.

August 2027

  • Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) – Monday, 2 August
    A public holiday in Scotland, enjoyed with festivals and outdoor events.

  • Summer Bank Holiday (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) – Monday, 30 August
    A public holiday marking the end of summer, often celebrated with local fairs and festivals.

November 2027

  • Bonfire Night (Not a Public Holiday, but Widely Celebrated) – Friday, 5 November
    Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, celebrated with fireworks and bonfires across the UK.

  • St Andrew’s Day (Scotland Only - Bank Holiday in Scotland) – Tuesday, 30 November
    A celebration of Scotland’s patron saint, featuring traditional music and cultural events.

December 2027

  • Christmas Day – Saturday, 25 December
    A major holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with feasts, gift-giving, and family gatherings.

  • Boxing Day – Sunday, 26 December (Substituted Holiday on Monday, 27 December)
    The day after Christmas, known for shopping sales, football matches, and family gatherings. Since it falls on a Sunday, the official holiday is observed on Monday, 27 December.