Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: May 19, 2026
United Kingdom observes 8 bank holidays in 2028. 8 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend, leaving 252 working days across the year on the national-only count.
2028 bank holidays calendar
Date
Day
Holiday
Notes
Jan 3
Monday
New Year's Day (observed)
New Year's Day (observed) on Monday January 3 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 14
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday April 14 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 17
Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday on Monday April 17 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
May 1
Monday
Early May Bank Holiday
Early May Bank Holiday on Monday May 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
May 29
Monday
Spring Bank Holiday
Spring Bank Holiday on Monday May 29 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Aug 28
Monday
Summer Bank Holiday
Summer Bank Holiday on Monday August 28 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 25
Monday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on Monday December 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 26
Tuesday
Boxing Day
Boxing Day on Tuesday December 26 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
2028 year summary
Total days
366
Weekend days
106
Bank holidays on weekdays
8
Working days
252
All 8 bank holidays land on weekdays in 2028, producing the maximum working-day reduction United Kingdom typically sees in a non-leap year. The UK observes 8 bank holidays in England and Wales under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. Banks, BACS, and CHAPS-aligned settlement systems close on these days.
Holidays not included
Scotland's August Bank Holiday (first Monday of August) and St Andrew's Day (November 30) are not in this England and Wales-aligned set. Northern Ireland's Battle of the Boyne (July 12) is also excluded. For Scotland or Northern Ireland-only contracts, layer the regional dates into the Advanced options.
How many bank holidays does United Kingdom have in 2028?
United Kingdom observes 8 bank holidays in 2028. Of those, 8 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend. The complete list with dates and weekday placements is in the calendar table above.
How many working days does United Kingdom have in 2028?
United Kingdom has 252 working days in 2028 on the national-only count, after subtracting 106 weekend days and 8 weekday-falling bank holidays. Regional or industry-specific holidays may further reduce the count for narrower contract definitions.
Which 2028 bank holiday dates fall on a weekday?
8 of United Kingdom's 8 bank holidays in 2028 fall on a weekday and reduce the working days count: New Year's Day (observed) (Monday, January 3); Good Friday (Friday, April 14); Easter Monday (Monday, April 17); Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 1); Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 29); Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 28); Christmas Day (Monday, December 25); Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26).