When is Summer Bank Holiday 2027 in the UK?
Summer bank holiday 2027 in England and Wales is Monday, August 30, 2027, the last Monday of August.
Summer Bank Holiday 2027
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland the Summer bank holiday is the last Monday of August, so the date moves each year. In 2027 that Monday is Monday, August 30, 2027.
It is one of the busiest UK getaway weekends. Scotland differs, usually observing the first Monday of August instead, so do not copy this date onto a Scotland rota.
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| 29 | 30 | 31 |
Print August 2027 on Letter or A4.
How many days until Summer Bank Holiday? Countdown in days, weeks and weekdays →
This page shows the next Summer Bank Holiday. After Monday, August 30, 2027 it moves to 2028.
Summer Bank Holiday dates, 2027 to 2031
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | August 30 | Monday |
| 2028 | August 28 | Monday |
| 2029 | August 27 | Monday |
| 2030 | August 26 | Monday |
| 2031 | August 25 | Monday |
How the date is calculated
In England and Wales the Summer bank holiday is the last Monday of August, so its date changes each year. In 2027 that is Monday, August 30, 2027.
Every date on the UK holidays list is worked out the same way.
The late-August long weekend
Tied to the bank holiday acts that spread statutory leisure days through the year, the late-August Monday now works as summer's last national pause before September routines return. For families it is often the final holiday before a new school year, and for retailers a busy sales weekend.
Plan around Summer Bank Holiday
- Block the last Monday of August once school-term dates appear.
- Scotland teams: schedule the early-August Monday separately.
- Depart Saturday morning or travel mid-week, as roads to the coast congest.
Nearby holidays
FAQ
What date is Summer Bank Holiday in 2027?
Summer Bank Holiday 2027 falls on Monday, August 30, 2027.
How is Summer Bank Holiday calculated?
In England and Wales the Summer bank holiday is the last Monday of August, so its date changes each year. In 2027 that is Monday, August 30, 2027.
Which printable calendar should I use for Summer Bank Holiday 2027?
Print the August 2027 calendar and mark Summer Bank Holiday by hand. The other UK dates are on the UK holidays page.
Does this page change every year?
Yes. Once Summer Bank Holiday 2027 has passed, this page shows the next date.
Is the Summer bank holiday the same in Scotland?
Not usually. England, Wales, and Northern Ireland use the last Monday of August (Monday, August 30, 2027 in 2027), while Scotland commonly observes the first Monday of August.
Why does the Summer bank holiday date change?
It is defined as the last Monday of August, so the day of the month moves each year.