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England and Wales Bank Holidays 2026 and 2027
All bank holidays in England and Wales for 2026 and 2027, with dates, days of the week and substitute days.
Dates from GOV.UK, checked 11 October 2026
England and Wales bank holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
England and Wales bank holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 31 May 2027 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 30 August 2027 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Good to know
England and Wales share the same bank holidays. Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, so the bank holiday moves to Monday 28 December. In 2027 Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a weekend, giving substitute days on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in England and Wales in 2026?
8, and 8 in 2027.
When is the next bank holiday in England and Wales?
The banner at the top of the page shows the next one, based on today's date.
Do employers have to give bank holidays off?
No. Bank holidays aren't a legal right to time off, though most employers give them and count them towards your 5.6 weeks of statutory leave.
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Bank holiday dates come from the official GOV.UK bank holidays list. Last checked 11 October 2026.