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Fri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027 · includes Spring bank holiday
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When is the spring bank holiday 2027?
Spring bank holiday 2027 is on Monday 31 May 2027 – in 256 days.
England & Wales · 2027
Monday 31 May
Spring bank holiday 2027
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Official date from GOV.UK
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Is it a bank holiday where you are?
| Nation | Bank holiday? | Date in 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | Yes |
Monday 31 May 2027
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| Scotland | Yes |
Monday 31 May 2027
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| Northern Ireland | Yes |
Monday 31 May 2027
|
| Republic of Ireland | No | Normal working day |
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Thu 27 May – Mon 31 May 2027 · includes Spring bank holiday
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Wed 26 May – Mon 31 May 2027 · includes Spring bank holiday
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Sat 29 May – Sun 6 Jun 2027 · includes Spring bank holiday
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Spring bank holiday dates for every year
| Year | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mon 26 May |
Mon 26 May |
Mon 26 May |
| 2026 | Mon 25 May |
Mon 25 May |
Mon 25 May |
| 2027 | Mon 31 May |
Mon 31 May |
Mon 31 May |
| 2028 | Mon 29 May |
Mon 29 May |
Mon 29 May |
| 2029 | Mon 28 May prov. |
Mon 28 May prov. |
Mon 28 May prov. |
| 2030 | Mon 27 May prov. |
Mon 27 May prov. |
Mon 27 May prov. |
| 2031 | Mon 26 May prov. |
Mon 26 May prov. |
Mon 26 May prov. |
About Spring bank holiday
The spring bank holiday replaced Whit Monday in 1971, giving a fixed late-May long weekend.
How the date is set
The last Monday in May. It has occasionally been moved for national celebrations, such as to 2 June in 2022 for the Platinum Jubilee.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spring bank holiday a bank holiday?
Spring bank holiday is a bank or public holiday in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is not a bank holiday in Republic of Ireland.
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