Spring bank holiday
The late May bank holiday falls on the last Monday in May.
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| Event | Date | Countdown | Region / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring bank holiday 2027 | Monday, 31 May 2027 | In 11 months | UK |
| Spring bank holiday 2028 | Monday, 29 May 2028 | In 1 year 11 months | UK |
| Spring bank holiday 2029 | Monday, 28 May 2029 | In 2 years 11 months | UK |
The spring bank holiday, often called the late May bank holiday, falls on the last Monday in May. It creates one of the most useful long weekends of the UK calendar, sitting between the early May bank holiday and the start of summer. Schools may also have a half-term break around the same period, though exact school dates vary by local authority and school. The date is set by the UK bank holiday calendar, making it low maintenance and predictable years ahead. Travel, campsites, garden centres and family attractions are usually busy.
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Questions
When is the spring bank holiday in 2026?
It falls on Monday 25 May 2026.
Is it always the last Monday in May?
Yes, in the standard UK bank holiday calendar.
Is it the same across the UK?
Yes, the spring bank holiday applies across the UK.
Is it the same as May half term?
Not exactly. It often overlaps, but school dates vary locally.