Week Calendar 2028
Week numbers for United Kingdom in 2028
What week is it?
All weeks in 2028
| Week | Start (Mon) | End (Sun) | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2028 | |||
Week 1 New Year's Day (substitute day) | Jan 3 | Jan 9 | 4 |
Week 2 | Jan 10 | Jan 16 | 5 |
Week 3 | Jan 17 | Jan 23 | 5 |
Week 4 | Jan 24 | Jan 30 | 5 |
| February 2028 | |||
Week 5 | Jan 31 | Feb 6 | 5 |
Week 6 | Feb 7 | Feb 13 | 5 |
Week 7 | Feb 14 | Feb 20 | 5 |
Week 8 | Feb 21 | Feb 27 | 5 |
| March 2028 | |||
Week 9 | Feb 28 | Mar 5 | 5 |
Week 10 | Mar 6 | Mar 12 | 5 |
Week 11 | Mar 13 | Mar 19 | 5 |
Week 12 | Mar 20 | Mar 26 | 5 |
Week 13 | Mar 27 | Apr 2 | 5 |
| April 2028 | |||
Week 14 | Apr 3 | Apr 9 | 5 |
Week 15 Good Friday | Apr 10 | Apr 16 | 4 |
Week 16 Easter Monday | Apr 17 | Apr 23 | 4 |
Week 17 | Apr 24 | Apr 30 | 5 |
| May 2028 | |||
Week 18 Early May bank holiday | May 1 | May 7 | 4 |
Week 19 | May 8 | May 14 | 5 |
Week 20 | May 15 | May 21 | 5 |
Week 21 | May 22 | May 28 | 5 |
| June 2028 | |||
Week 22 Spring bank holiday | May 29 | Jun 4 | 4 |
Week 23 | Jun 5 | Jun 11 | 5 |
Week 24 | Jun 12 | Jun 18 | 5 |
Week 25 | Jun 19 | Jun 25 | 5 |
Week 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 2 | 5 |
| July 2028 | |||
Week 27 | Jul 3 | Jul 9 | 5 |
Week 28 | Jul 10 | Jul 16 | 5 |
Week 29 | Jul 17 | Jul 23 | 5 |
Week 30 | Jul 24 | Jul 30 | 5 |
| August 2028 | |||
Week 31 | Jul 31 | Aug 6 | 5 |
Week 32 | Aug 7 | Aug 13 | 5 |
Week 33 | Aug 14 | Aug 20 | 5 |
Week 34 | Aug 21 | Aug 27 | 5 |
Week 35 | Aug 28 | Sep 3 | 5 |
| September 2028 | |||
Week 36 | Sep 4 | Sep 10 | 5 |
Week 37 | Sep 11 | Sep 17 | 5 |
Week 38 | Sep 18 | Sep 24 | 5 |
Week 39 | Sep 25 | Oct 1 | 5 |
| October 2028 | |||
Week 40 | Oct 2 | Oct 8 | 5 |
Week 41 | Oct 9 | Oct 15 | 5 |
Week 42 | Oct 16 | Oct 22 | 5 |
Week 43 | Oct 23 | Oct 29 | 5 |
| November 2028 | |||
Week 44 | Oct 30 | Nov 5 | 5 |
Week 45 | Nov 6 | Nov 12 | 5 |
Week 46 | Nov 13 | Nov 19 | 5 |
Week 47 | Nov 20 | Nov 26 | 5 |
Week 48 | Nov 27 | Dec 3 | 5 |
| December 2028 | |||
Week 49 | Dec 4 | Dec 10 | 5 |
Week 50 | Dec 11 | Dec 17 | 5 |
Week 51 | Dec 18 | Dec 24 | 5 |
Week 52 Christmas Day · Boxing Day | Dec 25 | Dec 31 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What week number is it now?
The current week number is shown at the top of this page. Year 2028 has 52 ISO weeks in total.
How many weeks are there in 2028?
Year 2028 has 52 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 2028?
Week 1 of 2028 starts on Jan 3. 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.