Public Holidays in Wales 2027
All 8 public holidays in Wales for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Wales 2027
Wales has 8 public holidays in 2027, consisting of the 6 nationwide United Kingdom holidays plus 2 regional holidays: Easter Monday, Summer Bank Holiday.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2027 | Friday | |
| Good Friday | 03/26/2027 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 03/29/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 05/03/2027 | Monday | |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 05/31/2027 | Monday | |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 08/30/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2027 | Sunday |
Bridge Days in Wales 2027
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Wales for 2027:
- March 25 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from March 25 to 29 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- April 30 (Friday) – Take one day off before Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 3) for a 4-day weekend from April 30 to May 3.
- May 28 (Friday) – Take one day off before Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 31) for a 4-day weekend from May 28 to 31.
- August 27 (Friday) – Take one day off before Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 30) for a 4-day weekend from August 27 to 30.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wales has 8 public holidays in 2027: 6 nationwide holidays plus 2 regional holidays (Easter Monday, Summer Bank Holiday).
In addition to the 6 nationwide holidays, Wales observes: Easter Monday (March 29), Summer Bank Holiday (August 30).
The best bridge days in Wales in 2027 are March 25 (Thursday, before Good Friday), April 30 (Friday, before Early May Bank Holiday), May 28 (Friday, before Spring Bank Holiday), August 27 (Friday, before Summer Bank Holiday).
Yes. The Wales public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.