When is Early May Bank Holiday 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Early May Bank Holiday 2026 is on Mon 4 May 2026.
- 2027Early May Bank Holiday 2027 is on Mon 3 May 2027.
The first Monday in May. It is a bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Early May Bank Holiday on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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The best break around Early May Bank Holiday
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Early May Bank HolidayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 1 May – Mon 4 May 2026Book offFri 1 May 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Early May Bank HolidayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027Book offFri 30 Apr 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Early May Bank Holiday a public holiday in United Kingdom?
Yes. Early May Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What day is Early May Bank Holiday 2026?
Early May Bank Holiday 2026 is on Mon 4 May 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Early May Bank Holiday 2026?
Book off Fri 1 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 1 May – Mon 4 May 2026.
What day is Early May Bank Holiday 2027?
Early May Bank Holiday 2027 is on Mon 3 May 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Early May Bank Holiday 2027?
Book off Fri 30 Apr (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027.
Other UK holidays
New Year's Day2 JanuarySaint Patrick's DayGood FridayEaster MondayEarly May Bank HolidaySpring Bank HolidayWorld Cup Bank HolidayBattle of the BoyneSummer Bank HolidaySaint Andrew's DayChristmas DayBoxing Day
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