Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but not in Scotland. It falls on the Monday immediately following Easter Sunday, the date of which moves each year.
When is Easter Monday?
| Year | Date | Day | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday 2026 |
| 2027 | 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday 2027 |
| 2028 | 17 April 2028 | Monday | Easter Monday 2028 |
History
Easter Monday joined the British statutory bank holiday calendar in 1871, courtesy of Sir John Lubbock’s act. The Monday was selected over Easter Sunday because Sunday was already a common day of rest under existing custom — adding the Monday extended the religious weekend into a long break.
Traditions
Egg-rolling competitions, pace-egging plays in the north of England, and family days out are the staple traditions. Easter Monday is one of the year’s biggest days for outdoor attractions, zoos and stately homes. Football fixtures resume on Easter Monday with a full Premier League and EFL programme.
Observance
Bank, government office and stock exchange closures match Good Friday. Retail is typically open on standard or extended Sunday-style hours. Public transport runs to a Sunday timetable in most regions. In Scotland, public services run normally — Easter Monday is just a Monday.
Where it is observed
Easter Monday is a bank holiday in England & Wales, Northern Ireland.