The UK has 8 public holidays in 2027; 8 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 253 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1 and the last is Boxing Day (observed) on December 28.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
March 26 – March 29 (4 days): Good Friday + Easter Monday
May 1 – May 3 (3 days): May Day bank holiday
May 29 – May 31 (3 days): Spring bank holiday
August 28 – August 30 (3 days): Summer bank holiday
December 25 – December 28 (4 days): Christmas Day + Boxing Day
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
20
1
February
20
March
21
2
April
22
May
19
2
June
22
July
22
August
21
1
September
22
October
21
November
22
December
21
2
Total
253
8
Notes
Bank holidays in England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland have a few different days.
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Common questions
How many public holidays does the UK have in 2027?
8 nationwide public holidays, of which 8 fall on a working day (253 working days in total).