Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in UK and enjoy 36 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
New Year's Day + 2nd January (substitute day)
Fri 1 Jan – Tue 5 Jan 2027
Take leave on Tue 5 Jan.
St. Patrick's Day
Sat 13 Mar – Wed 17 Mar 2027
Take leave on Mon 15 Mar, Tue 16 Mar.
Good Friday
Thu 25 Mar – Sun 28 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 25 Mar.
Early May Bank Holiday
Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027
Take leave on Fri 30 Apr.
Spring Bank Holiday
Fri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027
Take leave on Fri 28 May.
Battle of the Boyne
Fri 9 Jul – Mon 12 Jul 2027
Take leave on Fri 9 Jul.
St. Andrew's Day
Sat 27 Nov – Tue 30 Nov 2027
Take leave on Mon 29 Nov.
Substitute Bank Holiday for Christmas Day + Substitute Bank Holiday for Boxing Day
Thu 23 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027
Take leave on Thu 23 Dec, Fri 24 Dec.
See all long weekends in UK or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.