When is Spring Bank Holiday 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Spring Bank Holiday 2026 is on Mon 25 May 2026.
- 2027Spring Bank Holiday 2027 is on Mon 31 May 2027.
The last Monday in May. It is a bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Spring 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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May
2027
May
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Spring Bank Holiday
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Spring Bank HolidayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 22 May – Mon 25 May 2026Book offFri 22 May 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Spring Bank HolidayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027Book offFri 28 May 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Spring Bank Holiday a public holiday in United Kingdom?
Yes. Spring Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What day is Spring Bank Holiday 2026?
Spring Bank Holiday 2026 is on Mon 25 May 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Spring Bank Holiday 2026?
Book off Fri 22 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 22 May – Mon 25 May 2026.
What day is Spring Bank Holiday 2027?
Spring Bank Holiday 2027 is on Mon 31 May 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Spring Bank Holiday 2027?
Book off Fri 28 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 28 May – Mon 31 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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