United Kingdom long weekends 2027
Every three-day weekend that UK bank holidays create in 2027, plus the bridge days that turn a mid-week holiday into a four- or five-day break. 8 long weekends need no leave at all; 2 more are one or two days of leave away.
All bank holidays in 2027 by weekday
| Holiday | Date | Observed | Weekday | Weekend potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1 | — | Friday | Fri–Sun, 3 days |
| 2nd January | Jan 2 | Jan 4 | Monday | Sat–Mon, 3 days |
| St Patrick's Day | Mar 17 | — | Wednesday | Take Thu+Fri or Mon+Tue: 5 days |
| Good Friday | Mar 26 | — | Friday | Fri–Sun, 3 days |
| Easter Monday | Mar 29 | — | Monday | Sat–Mon, 3 days |
| Early May Bank Holiday | May 3 | — | Monday | Sat–Mon, 3 days |
| Spring Bank Holiday | May 31 | — | Monday | Sat–Mon, 3 days |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Jul 12 | — | Monday | Sat–Mon, 3 days |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Aug 2 | — | Monday | Sat–Mon, 3 days |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Aug 30 | — | Monday | Sat–Mon, 3 days |
| St Andrew's Day | Nov 30 | — | Tuesday | Take Monday: 4 days |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 | Dec 27 | Monday | Sat–Mon, 3 days |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26 | Dec 28 | Tuesday | Take Monday: 4 days |
Long weekends by nation
Nations add their own holidays, which can create extra long weekends. Each nation page has its own planner:
Planning tips
The best value comes from holidays that fall on a Tuesday or Thursday: one day of leave buys a four-day break. A Wednesday holiday can anchor a nine-day vacation for three days of leave (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). Book early — the days around Christmas and Easter are the most requested leave days of the year. Remember that observed dates, not actual dates, decide when offices close.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends are there in the United Kingdom in 2027?
8 of the 13 bank holidays in 2027 fall on a Monday or Friday (or are observed on one), giving 8 long weekends of three days or more without taking any leave. Another 2 can be stretched into a four- or five-day break with one or two days of leave.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a single day of leave taken between a holiday and a weekend — for example the Friday after a Thursday holiday — that turns a one-day holiday into a four-day break. The dates above show exactly which day to request.