Is Easter Sunday a bank holiday?
No. Easter Sunday is not a bank holiday, because bank holidays are weekdays. The Easter bank holidays are Good Friday (UK-wide) and Easter Monday (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Is it a day off anywhere in the UK or Ireland?
| Nation | Easter Sunday 2027 | Nearest bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | Normal day | Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027 |
| Scotland | Normal day | Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Northern Ireland | Normal day | Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027 |
| Republic of Ireland | Normal day | Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027 |
What it means for work and shops
In England and Wales large shops (over 280 square metres) must by law stay closed on Easter Sunday. This rule does not apply in Scotland.
Looking for a nearby bank holiday? See Easter Monday.
Easter Sunday dates
| Year | Date | Bank holiday? |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 28 March 2027 | No |
| 2028 | Sunday 16 April 2028 | No |
| 2029 | Sunday 1 April 2029 | No |
| 2030 | Sunday 21 April 2030 | No |
| 2031 | Sunday 13 April 2031 | No |
Other days that aren't bank holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Easter Sunday 2027?
Easter Sunday 2027 is on Sunday 28 March 2027.
Is Easter Sunday 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.
Are shops open on Easter Sunday?
Large shops (over 280 square metres) must stay closed on Easter Sunday in England and Wales. Smaller shops can open, and there is no such restriction in Scotland.
Do you get paid extra for working Easter Sunday?
Only if your contract says so. Easter Sunday is not a bank holiday, so there is no legal right to extra pay.