UK Bank Holidays: Dates for 2026, 2027 and 2028
Every bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, from the official GOV.UK list.
Bank holidays 2026 (England and Wales)
| Bank holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 4 May 2026 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 25 May 2026 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 31 August 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | Monday, 28 December 2026 |
England and Wales 2026 · Scotland 2026 · Northern Ireland 2026
Bank holidays 2027 (England and Wales)
| Bank holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, 1 January 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 29 March 2027 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 3 May 2027 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 31 May 2027 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 30 August 2027 |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | Monday, 27 December 2027 |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | Tuesday, 28 December 2027 |
England and Wales 2027 · Scotland 2027 · Northern Ireland 2027
Bank holidays 2028 (England and Wales)
| Bank holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day (substitute day) | Monday, 3 January 2028 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 14 April 2028 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 17 April 2028 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 1 May 2028 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 29 May 2028 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 28 August 2028 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, 25 December 2028 |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday, 26 December 2028 |
England and Wales 2028 · Scotland 2028 · Northern Ireland 2028
Checked 8 October 2026. Source: GOV.UK bank holidays. See also when the clocks change.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next bank holiday?
The box at the top of this page shows the next bank holiday for your nation. You can also see every date in the tables below.
Are bank holidays the same across the UK?
No. England and Wales share the same list. Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own, including St Andrew’s Day (Scotland) and St Patrick’s Day and the Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland).
Do I get paid for bank holidays?
It depends on your contract. There is no automatic right to time off or extra pay on a bank holiday, but many contracts include them within your paid holiday allowance.