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When are the UK bank holidays?

England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own list. The dates below come from GOV.UK.

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Short answer: England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own list. The dates below come from GOV.UK.

Are bank holidays the same across the UK?

No. GOV.UK publishes separate lists for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; for example, St Andrew's Day is a Scottish bank holiday and St Patrick's Day is a Northern Irish one.[1]

Are shops open on bank holidays?

Many are, but large shops in England and Wales must close on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. Check opening times with each shop or attraction.[2]

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Is transport busier on bank holidays?

Travel guides note that many residents travel on bank holiday weekends, so roads and trains can be busier; if your dates are flexible, avoid travelling on those weekends.[3]

Bank holiday dates, 1 November 2026 to 5 January 2028

From the GOV.UK bank holidays feed.[1] Dates are as GOV.UK lists them, including any it marks as a substitute day.

英格兰与威尔士
日期假日
Friday 25 December 2026圣诞节
周一2026年12月28日Boxing Day (substitute day)
Friday 1 January 2027元旦
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
周一2027年3月29日复活节星期一
周一2027年5月3日Early May bank holiday
周一2027年5月31日Spring bank holiday
周一2027年8月30日Summer bank holiday
周一2027年12月27日Christmas Day (substitute day)
Tuesday 28 December 2027Boxing Day (substitute day)
周一2028年1月3日New Year’s Day (substitute day)
苏格兰
日期假日
周一2026年11月30日St Andrew’s Day
Friday 25 December 2026圣诞节
周一2026年12月28日Boxing Day (substitute day)
Friday 1 January 2027元旦
周一2027年1月4日2nd January (substitute day)
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
周一2027年5月3日Early May bank holiday
周一2027年5月31日Spring bank holiday
周一2027年8月2日Summer bank holiday
Tuesday 30 November 2027St Andrew’s Day
周一2027年12月27日Christmas Day (substitute day)
Tuesday 28 December 2027Boxing Day (substitute day)
周一2028年1月3日New Year’s Day (substitute day)
Tuesday 4 January 20282nd January (substitute day)
北爱尔兰
日期假日
Friday 25 December 2026圣诞节
周一2026年12月28日Boxing Day (substitute day)
Friday 1 January 2027元旦
Wednesday 17 March 2027圣帕特里克节
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
周一2027年3月29日复活节星期一
周一2027年5月3日Early May bank holiday
周一2027年5月31日Spring bank holiday
周一2027年7月12日博因河战役（Orangemen’s Day）
周一2027年8月30日Summer bank holiday
周一2027年12月27日Christmas Day (substitute day)
Tuesday 28 December 2027Boxing Day (substitute day)
周一2028年1月3日New Year’s Day (substitute day)

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  1. UK bank holidays (opens in new tab), GOV.UK, read 1 November 2026
  2. Trading hours for retailers: the law (opens in new tab), GOV.UK, read 1 November 2026
  3. United Kingdom (travel guide) (opens in new tab), Wikivoyage, read 1 November 2026