Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2027?
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2027, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland has 10, counting the substitute days for Christmas and Boxing Day.
When are the Christmas bank holidays in 2027?
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday and Boxing Day on a Sunday, so the bank holidays are the substitute days Monday 27 December and Tuesday 28 December 2027, in every part of the UK.
When is Easter 2027?
Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027. Good Friday, 26 March, is a bank holiday everywhere in the UK. Easter Monday, 29 March, is a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland but not in Scotland.
Why does Scotland have different bank holidays?
Scotland has 2 January and St Andrew's Day (30 November), and its summer bank holiday is on the first Monday of August (2 August 2027) rather than the last. It has no Easter Monday bank holiday.
Can I print this 2027 calendar?
Yes. Choose your region, then press Print / Save as PDF. You get the whole year on one landscape A4 page and that region's bank holidays on a second page.
Official sources
Checked against the official source on 15 November 2026. Always confirm with your employer, school or bank.