When is Early May bank holiday 2029?
946 days away
Early May bank holiday 2029 falls on Monday, May 7, 2029. It is 946 days away.
The Early May bank holiday in England and Wales falls on the first Monday in May.
It is the first of the late-spring bank holidays on the England and Wales calendar.
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Is the Early May bank holiday a bank holiday?
Yes in England and Wales. Occasional one-off changes (for example coronation years) are announced on GOV.UK; this page publishes the regular first-Monday rule.
What day is it?
The Early May bank holiday is the first Monday in May.
Spring bank holiday
A separate Spring bank holiday falls on the last Monday in May.
Early May bank holiday dates, 2024–2034
| Year | Weekday | Date | Observed | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Monday | May 6, 2024 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2025 | Monday | May 5, 2025 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2026 | Monday | May 4, 2026 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2027 | Monday | May 3, 2027 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2028 | Monday | May 1, 2028 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2029 | Monday | May 7, 2029 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2030 | Monday | May 6, 2030 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2031 | Monday | May 5, 2031 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2032 | Monday | May 3, 2032 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2033 | Monday | May 2, 2033 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2034 | Monday | May 1, 2034 | — | Federal Holiday |
Every date above is calculated from the rule — the first monday in may — rather than transcribed year by year, which removes the commonest source of error on calendar sites.
Other names and languages
- Published set
- England and Wales bank holidays
Legal basis and sources
The Early May bank holiday is a bank holiday in England and Wales. GOV.UK — UK bank holidays
- GOV.UK — UK bank holidays — verified August 26, 2026
- Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 overview (GOV.UK) — verified August 26, 2026