Wales Bank Holidays 2025/26: Holiday Calendar

Planning your year in Wales? Knowing your bank holiday dates is the first step to making the most of your long weekends. Here at Calendar Times UK, we’ve compiled the full bank holiday schedule for Wales bank holidays 2025, 2026, and 2027. Whether you’re looking for the Early May bank holiday or the Summer bank holiday in Wales, our guide has all the confirmed bank holidays and key holiday dates you need to plan.

Upcoming Bank Holidays in Wales: Full Schedule

Get your calendar ready! Here is the complete list of upcoming bank holidays in Wales for the next few years.

Wales Bank Holidays for 2025

Here is the official list of bank holidays in Wales 2025.

Wales Bank Holidays for 2026

Plan further ahead with the confirmed Wales bank holidays 2026 schedule.

Wales Bank Holidays for 2027

While dates are typically confirmed a year in advance, these are the projected Wales bank holidays for 2027 based on the standard pattern.

Each bank holiday in Wales has its own character. Here’s a quick look at what to expect:

• New Year’s Day: A fresh start and a day for recovery and celebration.

• Good Friday & Easter Monday: A four-day weekend marking the Easter period, often filled with religious observances and family gatherings.

• Early May & Spring Bank Holidays: Two wonderful opportunities in spring to enjoy the blooming Welsh countryside.

• Summer Bank Holiday: The last bank holiday before Christmas, this late summer bank holiday is a final chance for a summer trip.

• Christmas Day & Boxing Day: The festive core of the winter season, perfect for family, food, and relaxation.

UK Bank Holidays: England and Wales

It’s a common question, and the answer is simple: the bank holiday schedule is almost always identical for both England and Wales. So, when you see a list for England and Wales bank holidays, you can confidently use it for planning in Wales.

Also Read: Scottish Bank Holidays

FAQs

Q1. How many bank holidays are in Wales?

There are typically 8 bank holidays in Wales each year. This includes national celebrations like the Spring Bank Holiday and religious observances like Good Friday.

Q2. Is the Summer Bank Holiday the same in Wales and England?

Yes, the Summer Bank Holiday is on the same date in both Wales and England, which is the last Monday in August.

Q3. What day is the early May bank holiday?

The Early May Bank Holiday always falls on the first Monday of May. In 2025, it will be on Monday, 5th May.

We hope this guide from Calendar Times UK has helped you plan your year with the full list of Wales bank holidays. From the Christmas Day bank holiday to the Easter Monday bank holiday, marking these dates in your calendar is the first step to a well-organized year.

For the most official and up-to-date information, you can always check the direct source on the GOV.UK website.