Week Calendar 2027
Week numbers for United Kingdom in 2027
What week is it?
All weeks in 2027
| Week | Start (Mon) | End (Sun) | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | |||
Week 1 | Jan 4 | Jan 10 | 5 |
Week 2 | Jan 11 | Jan 17 | 5 |
Week 3 | Jan 18 | Jan 24 | 5 |
Week 4 | Jan 25 | Jan 31 | 5 |
| February 2027 | |||
Week 5 | Feb 1 | Feb 7 | 5 |
Week 6 | Feb 8 | Feb 14 | 5 |
Week 7 | Feb 15 | Feb 21 | 5 |
Week 8 | Feb 22 | Feb 28 | 5 |
| March 2027 | |||
Week 9 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 | 5 |
Week 10 | Mar 8 | Mar 14 | 5 |
Week 11 | Mar 15 | Mar 21 | 5 |
Week 12 Good Friday | Mar 22 | Mar 28 | 4 |
| April 2027 | |||
Week 13 Easter Monday | Mar 29 | Apr 4 | 4 |
Week 14 | Apr 5 | Apr 11 | 5 |
Week 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 18 | 5 |
Week 16 | Apr 19 | Apr 25 | 5 |
Week 17 | Apr 26 | May 2 | 5 |
| May 2027 | |||
Week 18 Early May bank holiday | May 3 | May 9 | 4 |
Week 19 | May 10 | May 16 | 5 |
Week 20 | May 17 | May 23 | 5 |
Week 21 | May 24 | May 30 | 5 |
| June 2027 | |||
Week 22 Spring bank holiday | May 31 | Jun 6 | 4 |
Week 23 | Jun 7 | Jun 13 | 5 |
Week 24 | Jun 14 | Jun 20 | 5 |
Week 25 | Jun 21 | Jun 27 | 5 |
| July 2027 | |||
Week 26 | Jun 28 | Jul 4 | 5 |
Week 27 | Jul 5 | Jul 11 | 5 |
Week 28 | Jul 12 | Jul 18 | 5 |
Week 29 | Jul 19 | Jul 25 | 5 |
Week 30 | Jul 26 | Aug 1 | 5 |
| August 2027 | |||
Week 31 | Aug 2 | Aug 8 | 5 |
Week 32 | Aug 9 | Aug 15 | 5 |
Week 33 | Aug 16 | Aug 22 | 5 |
Week 34 | Aug 23 | Aug 29 | 5 |
| September 2027 | |||
Week 35 | Aug 30 | Sep 5 | 5 |
Week 36 | Sep 6 | Sep 12 | 5 |
Week 37 | Sep 13 | Sep 19 | 5 |
Week 38 | Sep 20 | Sep 26 | 5 |
Week 39 | Sep 27 | Oct 3 | 5 |
| October 2027 | |||
Week 40 | Oct 4 | Oct 10 | 5 |
Week 41 | Oct 11 | Oct 17 | 5 |
Week 42 | Oct 18 | Oct 24 | 5 |
Week 43 | Oct 25 | Oct 31 | 5 |
| November 2027 | |||
Week 44 | Nov 1 | Nov 7 | 5 |
Week 45 | Nov 8 | Nov 14 | 5 |
Week 46 | Nov 15 | Nov 21 | 5 |
Week 47 | Nov 22 | Nov 28 | 5 |
| December 2027 | |||
Week 48 | Nov 29 | Dec 5 | 5 |
Week 49 | Dec 6 | Dec 12 | 5 |
Week 50 | Dec 13 | Dec 19 | 5 |
Week 51 | Dec 20 | Dec 26 | 5 |
Week 52 Christmas Day (substitute day) · Boxing Day (substitute day) | Dec 27 | Jan 2 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What week number is it now?
The current week number is shown at the top of this page. Year 2027 has 52 ISO weeks in total.
How many weeks are there in 2027?
Year 2027 has 52 ISO weeks according to the ISO 8601 standard. Week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year.
When does week 1 start in 2027?
Week 1 of 2027 starts on Jan 4. According to ISO 8601, week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year.
In the United Kingdom, public holidays are officially known as bank holidays, governed by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. England and Wales have 8 bank holidays per year, though Scotland and Northern Ireland observe a different set. HR and payroll teams must account for regional differences when managing leave entitlements across a UK-wide workforce.
How many bank holidays do employees in England and Wales get in 2026?
Employees in England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2026. These include New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, the Early May bank holiday, the Spring bank holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and a substitute bank holiday on 28 December. Note that Scotland and Northern Ireland observe a different set of bank holidays.
Why is there a substitute bank holiday on 28 December 2026?
In 2026, Boxing Day (26 December) falls on a Saturday, which means it cannot be observed as a working-day holiday. A substitute bank holiday is therefore given on Monday 28 December, ensuring employees still receive their full entitlement of 8 bank holidays.
Are employees legally entitled to take bank holidays off work in the UK?
There is no automatic statutory right to take bank holidays off; it depends on what is written into the employment contract. Many contracts grant bank holidays on top of annual leave, but some employers include them within the statutory 5.6 weeks' minimum holiday entitlement. HR teams should ensure employment contracts clearly state how bank holidays are treated.
How should payroll handle bank holidays for part-time employees in the UK?
Part-time employees are entitled to a pro-rata equivalent of bank holiday leave, so they should not be disadvantaged compared to full-time staff. If a part-time employee does not normally work on the day a bank holiday falls, their employer should offer an alternative day off in lieu. Payroll teams should calculate pro-rata bank holiday entitlement based on the individual's contracted working pattern.
Do the UK's bank holidays apply equally across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?
No — the three jurisdictions observe different sets of bank holidays. Scotland receives additional days such as 2 January and St Andrew's Day, while Northern Ireland observes St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne. Employers with staff across multiple UK regions must apply the correct set of bank holidays for each location.