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UK Bank Holidays 2026 & 2027
Full dates for England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with a live countdown to the next one.
Next Bank Holiday
2026
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2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. England and Wales share one set of 8 bank holidays, Scotland observes 9-10 with different dates for some (including its own Summer bank holiday in early August and St Andrew's Day), and Northern Ireland observes 10, adding St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day).
A substitute weekday is given instead, usually the next available working day, under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. For example, in 2027 Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, so the substitute holiday moves to the following Monday.
Yes, Good Friday is a bank holiday in Scotland, but Easter Monday is not — unlike England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where both are bank holidays.
Dates compiled from official patterns and cross-checked against multiple sources. Always confirm exact dates close to the time at gov.uk/bank-holidays.