How to maximise your annual leave in 2027

Turn 19 days into 47 days off

We did the research for you and have got the ultimate hack for making the most of public holidays in 2027. Take these days off work to extend your break, without depleting your annual leave balance! It's all about working smarter not harder.

When are all the bank holidays in the UK?

Period

Public Holiday dates

Leave days

Total Days off

Christmas & New Year 2026/27

Fri 25 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027

Christmas & Boxing Day: Fri 25 Dec & Mon 28 Dec 2026 (Boxing Day substitute)

New Year’s Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027

Easter

Fri 26 Mar - Sun 4 Apr 2027

Good Friday & Easter Monday: Fri 26 Mar & Mon 29 Mar 2027

Early May bank holiday

Sat 1 May - Sun 9 May 2027

Early May bank holiday: Mon 3 May 2027

Spring bank holiday

Sat 29 May - Sun 6 Jun 2027

Spring bank holiday: Mon 31 May 2027

Summer bank holiday

Sat 28 Aug - Sun 5 Sep 2027

Summer bank holiday: Mon 30 Aug 2027 (Scotland: Mon 2 Aug)

Christmas & New Year 2027/28

Sat 25 Dec 2027 - Mon 3 Jan 2028

Christmas & Boxing Day: Sat 25 & Sun 26 Dec 2027 (substitute days Mon 27 & Tue 28 Dec)

New Year’s Day: Sat 1 Jan 2028 (substitute day Mon 3 Jan 2028)