Early May bank holiday 2031

Name: Early May bank holiday
Start: 2031-05-05
End: 2031-05-05
Location: United Kingdom

Do you get the day off?

Mon · May 5

Yes, in United Kingdom

1711days away

The date, and why: Early May Bank Holiday 2026 falls on Monday, May 4 — the first Monday of May. This creates a 3-day long weekend (Sat May 2 – Mon May 4).
Where it counts as statutory: Nationwide (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). All government offices, banks, and schools close. Most businesses observe the holiday.
What closes: Banks, government offices, and most businesses close. Shops and supermarkets typically have reduced hours. Public transport runs on a Sunday or holiday schedule.
Where the name comes from: The Early May Bank Holiday was introduced in 1978 to replace Whit Monday (a moveable Christian feast). It falls near May Day, traditionally celebrated with maypole dancing and spring festivals.