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Fri 27 Aug – Mon 30 Aug 2027 · includes Summer bank holiday
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When is the August bank holiday 2027?
Summer bank holiday 2027 is on Monday 30 August 2027 – in 347 days.
England & Wales · 2027
Monday 30 August
Summer bank holiday 2027
347days to go
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 30 August 2027
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| Scotland | Yes |
Monday 2 August 2027
|
| Northern Ireland | Yes |
Monday 30 August 2027
|
| Republic of Ireland | Yes |
Monday 2 August 2027
|
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Thu 26 Aug – Mon 30 Aug 2027 · includes Summer bank holiday
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Wed 25 Aug – Mon 30 Aug 2027 · includes Summer bank holiday
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Sat 28 Aug – Sun 5 Sep 2027 · includes Summer bank holiday
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Summer bank holiday dates for every year
| Year | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland | Republic of Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mon 25 Aug |
Mon 4 Aug |
Mon 25 Aug |
Mon 4 Aug |
| 2026 | Mon 31 Aug |
Mon 3 Aug |
Mon 31 Aug |
Mon 3 Aug |
| 2027 | Mon 30 Aug |
Mon 2 Aug |
Mon 30 Aug |
Mon 2 Aug |
| 2028 | Mon 28 Aug |
Mon 7 Aug |
Mon 28 Aug |
Mon 7 Aug |
| 2029 | Mon 27 Aug prov. |
Mon 6 Aug prov. |
Mon 27 Aug prov. |
Mon 6 Aug |
| 2030 | Mon 26 Aug prov. |
Mon 5 Aug prov. |
Mon 26 Aug prov. |
Mon 5 Aug |
| 2031 | Mon 25 Aug prov. |
Mon 4 Aug prov. |
Mon 25 Aug prov. |
Mon 4 Aug |
About Summer bank holiday
The August bank holiday is the last long weekend of the summer in most of the UK. Scotland and Ireland take theirs at the start of the month instead.
How the date is set
The last Monday in August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The first Monday in August in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Summer bank holiday a bank holiday?
Summer bank holiday is a bank or public holiday in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
Are there two bank holidays in August?
No. There is one summer bank holiday in each part of the UK: the last Monday of August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the first Monday of August in Scotland.
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