Millions of people across the UK spend months waiting for a bank holiday weekend. Many hope to make the most of an extra day off work, whether that be to have a well-deserved lie-in or perhaps head out for a late summer day trip. The opportunities are endless when it comes to a bank holiday weekend.
But after this weekend, the next bank holiday will not take place until Christmas Day, which occurs on Friday, December 25. This year, Boxing Day (December 26) falls on a Saturday. This means a bank holiday has been scheduled for Monday, December 28 as a substitute.
2026 Remaining Bank Holidays
The government has confirmed the next three years' worth of bank holidays for England and Wales. For the rest of 2026, the dates are:
- Monday, August 31 - Summer bank holiday
- Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day
- Monday, December 28 - Boxing Day (substitute day)
Full 2027 Bank Holiday List
Thankfully, there are a number of days to look forward to throughout 2027. There are more substitute days for the 2027 festive season, as Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, and Boxing Day on a Sunday. This means substitute days have been scheduled in for Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28.
The full list of 2027 bank holiday dates is:
- Friday, January 1 - New Year's Day
- Friday, March 26 - Good Friday
- Monday, March 29 - Easter Monday
- Monday, May 3 - Early May bank holiday
- Monday, May 31 - Spring bank holiday
- Monday, August 30 - Summer bank holiday
- Monday, December 27 - Christmas Day (substitute day)
- Tuesday, December 28 - Boxing Day (substitute day)
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