Long Weekends 2027 and the Best Days to Take Off
Below, every 2027 public holiday that creates a long weekend is listed for four countries, along with “bridge days”: the fewest leave days that turn a holiday into a four- or five-day break.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
How to read the tables: a long weekend is three or more days off in a row without using leave. A bridge suggestion tells you which working days to book to join a holiday to the weekend, and how many days off in a row you get as a result.
United Kingdom (England & Wales)
| Dates off in a row | Length | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 | 3 days | New Year’s Day |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 – Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 4 days | Good Friday + Easter Monday |
| Sat 1 May 2027 – Mon 3 May 2027 | 3 days | Early May bank holiday |
| Sat 29 May 2027 – Mon 31 May 2027 | 3 days | Spring bank holiday |
| Sat 28 Aug 2027 – Mon 30 Aug 2027 | 3 days | Summer bank holiday |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 – Tue 28 Dec 2027 | 4 days | Christmas Day (substitute day) + Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Bigger breaks
| Break | Take off | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Easter | Tue 30 Mar – Fri 2 Apr 2027 (4 days) | 10 days: Fri 26 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027 |
| Christmas and New Year | Wed 29 – Fri 31 Dec 2027 (3 days) | 10 days: Sat 25 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028* |
*New Year's Day 2028 falls on a Saturday; the substitute bank holiday is expected on Monday 3 January 2028 (not yet published on GOV.UK).
United States (federal)
| Dates off in a row | Length | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Sat 16 Jan 2027 – Mon 18 Jan 2027 | 3 days | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Sat 13 Feb 2027 – Mon 15 Feb 2027 | 3 days | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) |
| Sat 29 May 2027 – Mon 31 May 2027 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Fri 18 Jun 2027 – Sun 20 Jun 2027 | 3 days | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Sat 3 Jul 2027 – Mon 5 Jul 2027 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sat 4 Sep 2027 – Mon 6 Sep 2027 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Sat 9 Oct 2027 – Mon 11 Oct 2027 | 3 days | Columbus Day |
| Fri 24 Dec 2027 – Sun 26 Dec 2027 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
| Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Sun 2 Jan 2028 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
Best bridge days
| Holiday | Take off | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day (Thu 11 Nov 2027) | Fri 12 Nov 2027 | 4 days: Thu 11 Nov 2027 – Sun 14 Nov 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Day (Thu 25 Nov 2027) | Fri 26 Nov 2027 | 4 days: Thu 25 Nov 2027 – Sun 28 Nov 2027 |
Bigger breaks
| Break | Take off | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas and New Year | Mon 27 – Thu 30 Dec 2027 (4 days) | 10 days: Fri 24 Dec 2027 – Sun 2 Jan 2028 |
Singapore
| Dates off in a row | Length | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Sat 6 Feb 2027 – Mon 8 Feb 2027 | 3 days | Chinese New Year + Chinese New Year (in lieu of Sunday 7 Feb) |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 – Sun 28 Mar 2027 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| Sat 15 May 2027 – Mon 17 May 2027 | 3 days | Hari Raya Haji |
| Sat 7 Aug 2027 – Mon 9 Aug 2027 | 3 days | National Day |
Best bridge days
| Holiday | Take off | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Hari Raya Puasa (Wed 10 Mar 2027) | Thu 11 Mar 2027, Fri 12 Mar 2027 | 5 days: Wed 10 Mar 2027 – Sun 14 Mar 2027 |
| Vesak Day (Thu 20 May 2027) | Fri 21 May 2027 | 4 days: Thu 20 May 2027 – Sun 23 May 2027 |
| Deepavali (Thu 28 Oct 2027) | Fri 29 Oct 2027 | 4 days: Thu 28 Oct 2027 – Sun 31 Oct 2027 |
Japan
| Dates off in a row | Length | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Sat 9 Jan 2027 – Mon 11 Jan 2027 | 3 days | Coming of Age Day |
| Sat 20 Mar 2027 – Mon 22 Mar 2027 | 3 days | Vernal Equinox Day + Substitute holiday (Vernal Equinox Day) |
| Sat 1 May 2027 – Wed 5 May 2027 | 5 days | Constitution Memorial Day + Greenery Day + Children's Day |
| Sat 17 Jul 2027 – Mon 19 Jul 2027 | 3 days | Marine Day |
| Sat 18 Sep 2027 – Mon 20 Sep 2027 | 3 days | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Sat 9 Oct 2027 – Mon 11 Oct 2027 | 3 days | Sports Day |
Best bridge days
| Holiday | Take off | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Day (Thu 11 Feb 2027) | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 4 days: Thu 11 Feb 2027 – Sun 14 Feb 2027 |
| The Emperor's Birthday (Tue 23 Feb 2027) | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | 4 days: Sat 20 Feb 2027 – Tue 23 Feb 2027 |
| Shōwa Day (Thu 29 Apr 2027) | Fri 30 Apr 2027 | 7 days: Thu 29 Apr 2027 – Wed 5 May 2027 |
| Children's Day (Wed 5 May 2027) | Thu 6 May 2027, Fri 7 May 2027 | 9 days: Sat 1 May 2027 – Sun 9 May 2027 |
| Mountain Day (Wed 11 Aug 2027) | Thu 12 Aug 2027, Fri 13 Aug 2027 | 5 days: Wed 11 Aug 2027 – Sun 15 Aug 2027 |
| Autumnal Equinox Day (Thu 23 Sep 2027) | Fri 24 Sep 2027 | 4 days: Thu 23 Sep 2027 – Sun 26 Sep 2027 |
| Culture Day (Wed 3 Nov 2027) | Thu 4 Nov 2027, Fri 5 Nov 2027 | 5 days: Wed 3 Nov 2027 – Sun 7 Nov 2027 |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day (Tue 23 Nov 2027) | Mon 22 Nov 2027 | 4 days: Sat 20 Nov 2027 – Tue 23 Nov 2027 |
Tips for planning leave in 2027
- Book early for Easter and Christmas. Easter 2027 is early (28 March) and Christmas Day is a Saturday, so both create popular breaks.
- Watch for regional holidays. These tables use national holidays only (England & Wales for the UK). Scottish, Northern Irish and US state holidays can give you extra days.
- Check school holidays if you are flexible — prices rise when schools are out.
- Count the exact working days with the business days calculator.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a bridge day?
- A working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it off joins the two into a longer break.
- Which 2027 holiday gives the longest break for the least leave in the UK?
- Easter: four days of leave after Easter Monday gives ten days off in a row.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. The planner uses national holidays only, so you may have extra days locally.
Sources: GOV.UK – UK bank holidays · OPM – US federal holidays · MOM – Singapore public holidays 2027 · Cabinet Office, Japan – National holidays