UK Bank Holidays 2027 (England and Wales)
All 8 bank holidays for England and Wales in 2027, with weekdays, and a free calendar file you can import. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different lists and are not included. Last updated: 2026-10-12.
| Date | Weekday | Official name | English name | Long weekend (Monday or Friday) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Yes | Confirmed | |
| Friday | Good Friday | Good Friday | Yes | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Yes | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | Early May bank holiday | Yes | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | Spring bank holiday | Yes | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | Summer bank holiday | Yes | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | Christmas Day (substitute day) | Yes | Confirmed | |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Boxing Day (substitute day) | No | Confirmed |
Holidays that fall on a Monday or Friday are marked "Yes" in the long weekend column because they give a three-day weekend.
Notes on substitute days
- 2027-12-27: Christmas Day is a Saturday; GOV.UK lists Monday 27 December as the substitute day.
- 2027-12-28: Boxing Day is a Sunday; GOV.UK lists Tuesday 28 December as the substitute day.
How to import the .ics file
- Google Calendar: on a computer, open Google Calendar, choose Settings (gear icon), then Import & export, then Import. Select the downloaded file, pick a calendar and click Import.
- Outlook: in the desktop app use File, Open & Export, Import/Export, then "Import an iCalendar (.ics) or vCalendar file". In Outlook on the web use Add calendar, then Upload from file.
- Apple Calendar: choose File, then Import, and select the file (or double-click it). Pick the calendar that should receive the events.
Tip: import into a new, empty calendar so you can delete it in one step if you change your mind.
Official source
- UK bank holidays (England and Wales). Publisher: GOV.UK. Legal reference: Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, section 1 and Schedule 1.
- Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, Schedule 1. Publisher: legislation.gov.uk. Legal reference: Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, Schedule 1.
About these dates
Last updated: 2026-10-12. This page and the .ics file are generated with automation from the official sources named above; they are not presented as human-curated. This is not an official government product and has no government affiliation. No warranty: dates may change by government decree, so check the official source before relying on them. Dates marked pending are not confirmed by an official publication and are left out of the .ics file (none in this list).