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Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027 · includes Early May bank holiday
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When is the early May bank holiday 2027?
Early May bank holiday 2027 is on Monday 3 May 2027 – in 228 days.
England & Wales · 2027
Monday 3 May
Early May bank holiday 2027
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Is it a bank holiday where you are?
| Nation | Bank holiday? | Date in 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | Yes |
Monday 3 May 2027
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| Scotland | Yes |
Monday 3 May 2027
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| Northern Ireland | Yes |
Monday 3 May 2027
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| Republic of Ireland | Yes |
Monday 3 May 2027
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Thu 29 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027 · includes Early May bank holiday
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Wed 28 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027 · includes Early May bank holiday
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Sat 1 May – Sun 9 May 2027 · includes Early May bank holiday
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Early May bank holiday dates for every year
| Year | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland | Republic of Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mon 5 May |
Mon 5 May |
Mon 5 May |
Mon 5 May |
| 2026 | Mon 4 May |
Mon 4 May |
Mon 4 May |
Mon 4 May |
| 2027 | Mon 3 May |
Mon 3 May |
Mon 3 May |
Mon 3 May |
| 2028 | Mon 1 May |
Mon 1 May |
Mon 1 May |
Mon 1 May |
| 2029 | Mon 7 May prov. |
Mon 7 May prov. |
Mon 7 May prov. |
Mon 7 May |
| 2030 | Mon 6 May prov. |
Mon 6 May prov. |
Mon 6 May prov. |
Mon 6 May |
| 2031 | Mon 5 May prov. |
Mon 5 May prov. |
Mon 5 May prov. |
Mon 5 May |
About Early May bank holiday
The May Day bank holiday was introduced in the UK in 1978. Ireland has a matching May public holiday on the same Monday.
How the date is set
The first Monday in May. It has occasionally been moved, for example to Friday 8 May in 2020 for the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Early May bank holiday a bank holiday?
Early May bank holiday is a bank or public holiday in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
Are there two bank holidays in May?
Yes. The UK has two May bank holidays: the early May bank holiday on the first Monday and the spring bank holiday on the last Monday.
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