Easter Monday
Monday after Easter Sunday — England, Wales and Northern Ireland only
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Notably, Easter Monday is not a bank holiday in Scotland. Combined with Good Friday, Easter creates a four-day bank holiday weekend — one of the longest breaks of the year for workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Easter dates change each year; they are calculated using a formula based on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox (the vernal equinox). Easter Sunday can fall any time between 22 March and 25 April.
Upcoming Dates
| Year | Actual Date | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
Monday, 6 April 2026
England, Wales and Northern Ireland only — Scotland does not observe Easter Monday as a bank holiday |
| 2027 | Monday, 29 March 2027 |
Monday, 29 March 2027
England, Wales and Northern Ireland only — Scotland does not observe Easter Monday as a bank holiday |
| 2028 | Monday, 17 April 2028 |
Monday, 17 April 2028
England, Wales and Northern Ireland only — Scotland does not observe Easter Monday as a bank holiday |
Legal Basis
When is it observed?
Monday after Easter Sunday — England, Wales and Northern Ireland only