When is Early May bank holiday in England and Wales?
180 days until
The clock counts down to midnight as May 3 begins (London time). The day count is the number of dates left, not counting today.
Early May bank holiday · Monday, May 3, 2027 · Counted from today, November 4, in London
- This year
- Monday, May 4, 2026
- Next year
- Monday, May 3, 2027
- Last year
- Monday, May 5, 2025
Early May bank holiday is on a Monday in 2027: a three-day weekend, May 1 to 3.
- weeks, 5 days
- 25
- months, 29 days
- 5
- weekends
- 26
- Fridays
- 26
- sleeps
- 180
- working days
- 122
Today is left out; the target date is included.
Working days leave out Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in England and Wales.
About Early May bank holiday
A bank holiday since 1978, linked to May Day and the workers' holiday. Towns hold May fairs, and in places there is maypole and Morris dancing.
More about this dateChange the date or time zone, see the calendar
May 2027
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
May 3, 2027
About May 3, 2027
- Weekday
- Monday
- Day of the year
- 123 of 365
- Days left in the year after that date
- 242
- Week number
- 18 of 2027
- Quarter
- Q2
- Days in May
- 31
Where the days fall
November 4, 2026 → May 3, 2027
- November 2026
- 26 days
- December 2026
- 31 days
- January 2027
- 31 days
- February 2027
- 28 days
- March 2027
- 31 days
- April 2027
- 30 days
- May 2027
- 3 days
Dates around Early May bank holiday
| Date | Occasion | From Early May bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 31 | Spring bank holiday | 28 days after |
Early May bank holiday, 2025 to 2034
When it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the nearest weekday. Choose a year to count to it.
| Year | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mon, May 5 | Same day |
| 2026 | Mon, May 4 | Same day |
| 2027 | Mon, May 3 | Same day |
| 2028 | Mon, May 1 | Same day |
| 2029 | Mon, May 7 | Same day |
| 2030 | Mon, May 6 | Same day |
| 2031 | Mon, May 5 | Same day |
| 2032 | Mon, May 3 | Same day |
| 2033 | Mon, May 2 | Same day |
| 2034 | Mon, May 1 | Same day |
How this count works, and questions
How this count works
Early May bank holiday falls on the first Monday in May.
Early May bank holiday. The count uses the actual calendar date. A substitute day off can differ; workplaces may follow additional local rules.
A worked example
From November 4, 2026 in New York, May 3, 2027 is 180 days away. The span contains 128 weekdays and 52 weekend days.
Questions about this countdown
Does the count include today?
No. The count leaves out today and includes Early May bank holiday itself. The day before, it shows 1 day. On Early May bank holiday, it shows 0 days.
Which time zone does the count use?
Your device's time zone, named on the Today line at the top of the page. Choose another time zone in the form to count to midnight there instead.
Why might another countdown show a different number?
Some countdowns also count today, or count full 24-hour periods. This page counts calendar dates. The clock under the answer shows the exact time left until midnight at the start of Early May bank holiday.
Is Early May bank holiday a public holiday in England and Wales?
Yes. Early May bank holiday is a bank holiday in England and Wales.