UK Bank Holidays 2027 & Swansea School Holiday Dates
Planning a family break in Swansea or Gower? Here you’ll find the upcoming UK bank holidays and Swansea school holiday dates in one place, making it a little easier to choose when to get away.
Whether you’re planning a February half-term escape, a long bank holiday weekend or a few summer days by the sea, you can use the dates below to start planning ahead.
2026 Holiday Dates
UK Bank Holidays in 2026
- December 25th 2026 is Christmas Day
- December 28th 2026 is Boxing Day (substitute day)
- January 1st 2027 is New Year’s Day
Swansea School Holidays in 2026
October half-term: Saturday October 24th to Sunday November 1st 2026
Christmas/New Year holiday: Saturday December 19th 2026 to Sunday January 3rd 2027
2027 Holiday Dates
UK Bank Holidays in 2027
- January 1st 2027 is New Year’s Day
- March 26th 2027 is Good Friday
- March 29th 2027 is Easter Monday
- May 3rd 2027 is the Early May Bank Holiday
- May 31st 2027 is the Spring Bank Holiday
- August 30th 2027 is the Summer Bank Holiday
- December 27th 2027 is Christmas Day (substitute day)
- December 28th 2027 is Boxing Day (substitute day)
- January 3rd 2028 is New Year’s Day (substitute day)
Swansea School Holidays in 2027
Christmas/New Year holiday: Saturday December 19th 2026 to Sunday January 3rd 2027
Spring half-term: Saturday February 6th to Sunday 14th 2027
Easter holidays: Saturday March 20th to Sunday April 4th 2027
Summer half-term: Saturday May 29th to Sunday June 6th 2027
Summer holidays: Wednesday July 21st 2027 to Tuesday 31st August 2027
October half-term: Saturday 23rd October to Sunday 31st October 2027
Christmas/New Year holiday 2027: Saturday 18th December to Monday 3rd January 2028
Planning a School Holiday Break in Swansea?
February half term
Good for muddy adventures, woodland walks and getting outdoors without the summer crowds.
Easter and May half term
Longer days make it easier to combine horse riding or Challenge Valley with beaches, Mumbles and Gower.
Summer holidays
Plenty of time for beach days, family activities and exploring further around the Gower Peninsula.
Make More of a Bank Holiday Weekend
A bank holiday weekend gives you an extra day to explore, and adding a night or two either side can turn it into a more relaxed break without using too much annual leave. There’s time for a beach walk, a day exploring Gower and an activity at Clyne Farm without trying to squeeze everything into one day.
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2028 Holiday Dates
UK Bank Holidays in 2028
- January 3rd 2028 is New Year’s Day (substitute day)
- April 14th 2028 is Good Friday
- April 17th 2028 is Easter Monday
- May 1st 2028 is the Early May Bank Holiday
- May 29th 2028 is the Spring Bank Holiday
- August 28th 2028 is the Summer Bank Holiday
- December 25th 2028 is Christmas Day
- December 26th 2028 is Boxing Day
- January 1st 2029 is New Year’s Day
Swansea School Holidays in 2028
Christmas/New Year holiday: Saturday 18th December 2027 to Monday 3rd January 2028
Spring half-term: Saturday 19th February to Sunday 27th February 2028
Easter holidays: Saturday 8th April to Sunday 23rd April 2028
Summer half-term: Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June 2028
Summer holidays: Friday 21st July 2028 to TBC
October half-term: TBC
Christmas/New Year holiday 2028: TBC
Please note: School holiday dates can vary between schools. Dates were checked against Swansea Council information and are provided as a guide. Please check your child’s school before making arrangements. UK bank holiday dates sourced from GOV.UK.