Working days 2028
In 2028 United Kingdom has a total of 253 working days.
United Kingdom has 253 working days in 2028 — 1 fewer than in 2027 (254).
How many working days are there in 2028?
Working days
253
Public holidays
8
7 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
64
1 holidays
Q2
April–June
61
4 holidays
Q3
July–September
65
0 holidays
Q4
October–December
63
2 holidays
Most: March (23 days) – Least: April (18 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. New Year's Day (SAT)
- 03. New Year's Day (substitute day) (MON)
February
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 14. Good Friday (FRI)
- 17. Easter Monday (MON)
May
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Early May bank holiday (MON)
- 29. Spring bank holiday (MON)
June
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
September
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Christmas Day (MON)
- 26. Boxing Day (TUE)
Public holidays in United Kingdom 2028
All public holidays in United Kingdom in 2028 and the weekday each falls on. 7 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 1 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | On weekend |
| Jan 3 | New Year's Day (substitute day) | Day off |
| Apr 14 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Apr 17 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| May 1 | Early May bank holiday | Day off |
| May 29 | Spring bank holiday | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
Long weekends in United Kingdom 2028
How the 2028 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Good Friday, Easter Monday: 4 days off in a row (Apr 14 – Apr 17) without taking any leave.
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day: 4 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 26) without taking any leave.
- New Year's Day (substitute day): 3 days off in a row (Jan 1 – Jan 3) without taking any leave.
- Early May bank holiday: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave.
- Spring bank holiday: 3 days off in a row (May 27 – May 29) without taking any leave.
- Take Thursday Apr 13 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Good Friday, Easter Monday.
- Take Tuesday Apr 18 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Easter Monday, Good Friday.
- Take Friday Dec 22 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in United Kingdom in 2028?
United Kingdom has 253 working days in 2028: 366 calendar days minus 106 weekend days and 7 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
Yes — in 2028, 1 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2028?
Most working days: March (23). Fewest: April (18).
When are the long weekends in United Kingdom in 2028?
Good Friday, Easter Monday: 4 days off in a row (Apr 14 – Apr 17) without taking any leave. Christmas Day, Boxing Day: 4 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 26) without taking any leave. New Year's Day (substitute day): 3 days off in a row (Jan 1 – Jan 3) without taking any leave. Early May bank holiday: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave. Spring bank holiday: 3 days off in a row (May 27 – May 29) without taking any leave. Take Thursday Apr 13 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Good Friday, Easter Monday. Take Tuesday Apr 18 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Easter Monday, Good Friday. Take Friday Dec 22 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
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