England in 2027 has Easter falling very early โ Easter Sunday is 28 March, the earliest in recent memory. Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday is 29 March โ placing the spring bank holidays in the last week of March. This is unusually early and significantly affects school holiday timing.
Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Saturday in 2027. Boxing Day (26 December) is a Sunday. Both substitute bank holidays are observed on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December โ giving England a four-day bank holiday period from Saturday 25 to Tuesday 28 December.
Public Holidays 2027
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 3 May 2027 | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| 31 May 2027 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| 30 Aug 2027 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| 27 Dec 2027 | Mon | Christmas Day (substitute) | Nationwide |
| 28 Dec 2027 | Tue | Boxing Day (substitute) | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2027
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London โ School Holidays Overview
Easter Break
26.03.2027 - 09.04.2027
Summer Holidays
23.07.2027 - 31.08.2027
Christmas Break
22.12.2027 - 02.01.2028
Holidays by Region
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are English public holidays called "bank holidays"?
The term comes from the Bank Holidays Act 1871, which designated specific days on which banks must close. Since commerce largely relied on banking, these days effectively became national days of rest. The name has stuck even though the legal basis has since changed.
How many bank holidays does England have per year?
England typically has 8 bank holidays per year. In occasional years, an extra bank holiday may be proclaimed for special events such as a royal coronation or jubilee.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday in England?
Yes. 26 December (Boxing Day) is a bank holiday in England and Wales. It is not widely observed in most other countries, making it a distinctly British and Irish tradition.
Do school holidays differ between schools in England?
Yes. While there is a standard school year length, individual local authorities and academy trusts set their own term dates. Two schools in the same town can have slightly different holiday dates.
Are employees entitled to bank holidays in England?
There is no automatic legal right to take bank holidays as paid leave โ it depends on your employment contract. Most employment contracts do include bank holidays as part of the annual leave entitlement, but this should be checked individually.