UK Long Weekends
Every bank holiday that creates a long weekend in 2026 and 2027, with exact dates and countdowns.
💡 Booking tip: Most UK Monday bank holidays mean a standard 3-day weekend. Easter and Christmas can create 4+ day breaks if you book strategically.
2026
2027
Good Friday 2027
Fri 26 Mar — Sun, 28 Mar 2027
3 days
In 9 months
Easter
Fri 26 Mar — Mon, 29 Mar 2027
Good Friday to Easter Monday
4 days
In 9 months
Early May bank holiday 2027
Sat 1 May — Mon, 3 May 2027
3 days
In 10 months
Spring bank holiday 2027
Sat 29 May — Mon, 31 May 2027
3 days
In 11 months
Summer bank holiday 2027
Sat 28 Aug — Mon, 30 Aug 2027
3 days
In 14 months
Christmas Day substitute bank holiday 2027
Sat 25 Dec — Mon, 27 Dec 2027
3 days
In 18 months
Already passed in 2026
Good Friday 2026Fri 3 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
Early May bank holiday 2026Sat 2 May – Mon 4 May
Spring bank holiday 2026Sat 23 May – Mon 25 May