When is Spring bank holiday in England and Wales?
208 days until
The clock counts down to midnight as May 31 begins (London time). The day count is the number of dates left, not counting today.
Spring bank holiday · Monday, May 31, 2027 · Counted from today, November 4, in London
- This year
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Next year
- Monday, May 31, 2027
- Last year
- Monday, May 26, 2025
Spring bank holiday is on a Monday in 2027: a three-day weekend, May 29 to 31.
- weeks, 5 days
- 29
- months, 27 days
- 6
- weekends
- 30
- Fridays
- 30
- sleeps
- 208
- working days
- 141
Today is left out; the target date is included.
Working days leave out Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in England and Wales.
About Spring bank holiday
The late May bank holiday replaced the old Whit Monday holiday in 1971. It is a popular weekend for trips, festivals and the first barbecues of summer, and many schools break for half term around it.
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 31, 2027
About May 31, 2027
- Weekday
- Monday
- Day of the year
- 151 of 365
- Days left in the year after that date
- 214
- Week number
- 22 of 2027
- Quarter
- Q2
- Days in May
- 31
Where the days fall
November 4, 2026 → May 31, 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
- 31 days
Dates around Spring bank holiday
| Date | Occasion | From Spring bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 3 | Early May bank holiday | 28 days before |
Spring 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 26 | Same day |
| 2026 | Mon, May 25 | Same day |
| 2027 | Mon, May 31 | Same day |
| 2028 | Mon, May 29 | Same day |
| 2029 | Mon, May 28 | Same day |
| 2030 | Mon, May 27 | Same day |
| 2031 | Mon, May 26 | Same day |
| 2032 | Mon, May 31 | Same day |
| 2033 | Mon, May 30 | Same day |
| 2034 | Mon, May 29 | Same day |
How this count works, and questions
How this count works
Spring bank holiday falls on the last Monday in May.
Spring 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 31, 2027 is 208 days away. The span contains 148 weekdays and 60 weekend days.
Questions about this countdown
Does the count include today?
No. The count leaves out today and includes Spring bank holiday itself. The day before, it shows 1 day. On Spring 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 Spring bank holiday.
Is Spring bank holiday a public holiday in England and Wales?
Yes. Spring bank holiday is a bank holiday in England and Wales.