When is Summer Bank Holiday 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Summer Bank Holiday 2026 is on Mon 3 Aug 2026.
Also Mon 31 Aug 2026: Summer Bank Holiday (a bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland) - 2027Summer Bank Holiday 2027 is on Mon 2 Aug 2027.
Also Mon 30 Aug 2027: Summer Bank Holiday (a bank holiday in England and Wales and Northern Ireland)
The first Monday in August in Scotland, and the last Monday in August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is a bank holiday in Scotland.
Summer 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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Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Summer Bank Holiday
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Summer Bank HolidayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 31 Jul – Mon 3 Aug 2026Book offFri 31 Jul 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Summer Bank HolidayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 30 Jul – Mon 2 Aug 2027Book offFri 30 Jul 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Summer Bank Holiday a public holiday in United Kingdom?
Yes. Summer Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Scotland.
What day is Summer Bank Holiday 2026?
Summer Bank Holiday 2026 is on Mon 3 Aug 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Summer Bank Holiday 2026?
Book off Fri 31 Jul (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 31 Jul – Mon 3 Aug 2026.
What day is Summer Bank Holiday 2027?
Summer Bank Holiday 2027 is on Mon 2 Aug 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Summer Bank Holiday 2027?
Book off Fri 30 Jul (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 30 Jul – Mon 2 Aug 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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