Public Holidays in United Kingdom, 2028
See all 5 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Monday gives you the most public holidays in 2028 (3 days). That's 3 more free days than Saturday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2028 with 3 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday3 holidays
2028
- Mon 1 MayEarly May Bank Holiday
- Mon 29 MaySpring Bank Holiday
- Mon 25 DecChristmas Day
Tuesday1 holiday
2028
- Tue 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day(Boxing Day)
Friday1 holiday
2028
- Fri 14 AprGood Friday
Working days overview
| Month | 2028 |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 21 |
| March | 23 |
| April | 19(-1) |
| May | 21(-2) |
| June | 22 |
| July | 21 |
| August | 23 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 22 |
| December | 19(-2) |
| Total | 255 |
Long weekends in 2028
14 Apr - 16 Apr
29 Apr - 1 May
27 May - 29 May
23 Dec - 26 Dec
Scheduling impact for United Kingdom
Bank holidays differ across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. UK-wide teams should not assume one bank holiday calendar, especially around early January, St Patrickโs Day, and St Andrewโs Day.
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