Week Calendar 2026
Week numbers for United Kingdom in 2026
What week is it?
All weeks in 2026
| Week | Start (Mon) | End (Sun) | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | |||
Week 1 New Year's Day | Dec 29 | Jan 4 | 4 |
Week 2 | Jan 5 | Jan 11 | 5 |
Week 3 | Jan 12 | Jan 18 | 5 |
Week 4 | Jan 19 | Jan 25 | 5 |
Week 5 | Jan 26 | Feb 1 | 5 |
| February 2026 | |||
Week 6 | Feb 2 | Feb 8 | 5 |
Week 7 | Feb 9 | Feb 15 | 5 |
Week 8 | Feb 16 | Feb 22 | 5 |
Week 9 | Feb 23 | Mar 1 | 5 |
| March 2026 | |||
Week 10 | Mar 2 | Mar 8 | 5 |
Week 11 | Mar 9 | Mar 15 | 5 |
Week 12 | Mar 16 | Mar 22 | 5 |
Week 13 | Mar 23 | Mar 29 | 5 |
| April 2026 | |||
Week 14 Good Friday | Mar 30 | Apr 5 | 4 |
Week 15 Easter Monday | Apr 6 | Apr 12 | 4 |
Week 16 | Apr 13 | Apr 19 | 5 |
Week 17 | Apr 20 | Apr 26 | 5 |
Week 18 | Apr 27 | May 3 | 5 |
| May 2026 | |||
Week 19 Early May bank holiday | May 4 | May 10 | 4 |
Week 20 | May 11 | May 17 | 5 |
Week 21 | May 18 | May 24 | 5 |
Week 22 Spring bank holiday | May 25 | May 31 | 4 |
| June 2026 | |||
Week 23 | Jun 1 | Jun 7 | 5 |
Week 24 | Jun 8 | Jun 14 | 5 |
Week 25 | Jun 15 | Jun 21 | 5 |
Week 26 | Jun 22 | Jun 28 | 5 |
| July 2026 | |||
Week 27 | Jun 29 | Jul 5 | 5 |
Week 28 | Jul 6 | Jul 12 | 5 |
Week 29 | Jul 13 | Jul 19 | 5 |
Week 30 | Jul 20 | Jul 26 | 5 |
Week 31 | Jul 27 | Aug 2 | 5 |
| August 2026 | |||
Week 32 | Aug 3 | Aug 9 | 5 |
Week 33 | Aug 10 | Aug 16 | 5 |
Week 34 | Aug 17 | Aug 23 | 5 |
Week 35 | Aug 24 | Aug 30 | 5 |
| September 2026 | |||
Week 36 | Aug 31 | Sep 6 | 5 |
Week 37 | Sep 7 | Sep 13 | 5 |
Week 38 | Sep 14 | Sep 20 | 5 |
Week 39 | Sep 21 | Sep 27 | 5 |
| October 2026 | |||
Week 40 | Sep 28 | Oct 4 | 5 |
Week 41 | Oct 5 | Oct 11 | 5 |
Week 42 | Oct 12 | Oct 18 | 5 |
Week 43 | Oct 19 | Oct 25 | 5 |
Week 44 | Oct 26 | Nov 1 | 5 |
| November 2026 | |||
Week 45 | Nov 2 | Nov 8 | 5 |
Week 46 | Nov 9 | Nov 15 | 5 |
Week 47 | Nov 16 | Nov 22 | 5 |
Week 48 | Nov 23 | Nov 29 | 5 |
| December 2026 | |||
Week 49 | Nov 30 | Dec 6 | 5 |
Week 50 | Dec 7 | Dec 13 | 5 |
Week 51 | Dec 14 | Dec 20 | 5 |
Week 52 Christmas Day | Dec 21 | Dec 27 | 4 |
Week 53 Boxing Day (substitute day) | Dec 28 | Jan 3 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What week number is it now?
The current week number is shown at the top of this page. Year 2026 has 53 ISO weeks in total.
How many weeks are there in 2026?
Year 2026 has 53 ISO weeks according to the ISO 8601 standard. Week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year.
When does week 1 start in 2026?
Week 1 of 2026 starts on Dec 29. According to ISO 8601, week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year.
In the United Kingdom, public holidays are officially known as bank holidays, governed by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. England and Wales have 8 bank holidays per year, though Scotland and Northern Ireland observe a different set. HR and payroll teams must account for regional differences when managing leave entitlements across a UK-wide workforce.
How many bank holidays do employees in England and Wales get in 2026?
Employees in England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2026. These include New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, the Early May bank holiday, the Spring bank holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and a substitute bank holiday on 28 December. Note that Scotland and Northern Ireland observe a different set of bank holidays.
Why is there a substitute bank holiday on 28 December 2026?
In 2026, Boxing Day (26 December) falls on a Saturday, which means it cannot be observed as a working-day holiday. A substitute bank holiday is therefore given on Monday 28 December, ensuring employees still receive their full entitlement of 8 bank holidays.
Are employees legally entitled to take bank holidays off work in the UK?
There is no automatic statutory right to take bank holidays off; it depends on what is written into the employment contract. Many contracts grant bank holidays on top of annual leave, but some employers include them within the statutory 5.6 weeks' minimum holiday entitlement. HR teams should ensure employment contracts clearly state how bank holidays are treated.
How should payroll handle bank holidays for part-time employees in the UK?
Part-time employees are entitled to a pro-rata equivalent of bank holiday leave, so they should not be disadvantaged compared to full-time staff. If a part-time employee does not normally work on the day a bank holiday falls, their employer should offer an alternative day off in lieu. Payroll teams should calculate pro-rata bank holiday entitlement based on the individual's contracted working pattern.
Do the UK's bank holidays apply equally across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?
No — the three jurisdictions observe different sets of bank holidays. Scotland receives additional days such as 2 January and St Andrew's Day, while Northern Ireland observes St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne. Employers with staff across multiple UK regions must apply the correct set of bank holidays for each location.