Public holidays · 2027
Long weekends in United Kingdom 2027
United Kingdom has 5 long weekends in 2027: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
3 days offNew Year's Day
Fri 26 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
3 days offGood Friday
Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May
3 days offMay Day
Sat 29 May – Mon 31 May
3 days offSpring Bank Holiday
Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec
4 days offChristmas Day · Boxing Day
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in United Kingdom in 2027?
5: Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan (New Year's Day); Fri 26 Mar – Sun 28 Mar (Good Friday); Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May (May Day); Sat 29 May – Mon 31 May (Spring Bank Holiday); Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec (Christmas Day · Boxing Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in United Kingdom in 2027?
Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec: 4 days off (Christmas Day · Boxing Day).