Summer Bank Holiday

When is Summer Bank Holiday 2027?

The Summer Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday of August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, creating a three-day weekend for many people. The exact date is shown above.

It does not have a fixed calendar date because it is always the last Monday of August. Scotland has a separate summer bank holiday on the first Monday of August.

For many people, the late-August bank holiday marks the end of the main summer holiday period before schools return and autumn begins.

England, Wales and Northern Ireland

England, Wales and Northern Ireland use the last Monday of August. Scotland's summer bank holiday is on the first Monday of August, so the date is different there.