Is Burns Night a bank holiday?
No. Burns Night (25 January) is not a bank holiday, even in Scotland. Scotland's winter bank holidays are New Year's Day and 2 January.
NoNot a UK bank holiday
25 JanBurns Night 2027 · Monday
26 MarNext bank holiday after: Good Friday
Is it a day off anywhere in the UK or Ireland?
| Nation | Burns Night 2027 | Nearest bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | Normal day | New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Scotland | Normal day | 2nd January Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Northern Ireland | Normal day | New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Republic of Ireland | Normal day | St Brigid's Day Monday 1 February 2027 |
What it means for work and shops
It celebrates the poet Robert Burns with a Burns supper, usually held in the evening.
Looking for a nearby bank holiday? See 2nd January.
Burns Night dates
| Year | Date | Bank holiday? |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 25 January 2027 | No |
| 2028 | Tuesday 25 January 2028 | No |
| 2029 | Thursday 25 January 2029 | No |
| 2030 | Friday 25 January 2030 | No |
| 2031 | Saturday 25 January 2031 | No |
Other days that aren't bank holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Burns Night 2027?
Burns Night 2027 is on Monday 25 January 2027.
Is Burns Night a day off work?
Only if your employer or contract gives it as a day off. There is no legal right to time off, and no extra pay is required, because it is not a bank holiday.