Holidays in United Kingdom 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | Monday | New Year's Day (observed) |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 29 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 28 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
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.