United Kingdom Public Holidays 2028
Public holidays
England & Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland differ. One-off extra bank holidays excluded. Christmas Eve (Dec 24) is included as a popular observance.
Next public holiday in United Kingdom
United Kingdom 2028
9 holidays · 7 long weekends
January
Sat1New Year's DayJanuary 1· Day off Mon, Jan 3· Long weekendApril
Fri14Good FridayFriday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend- Mon17Easter MondayMonday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
May
Mon1Early May bank holidayFirst Monday in May· Long weekend- Mon29Spring bank holidayLast Monday in May· Long weekend
August
Mon28Summer bank holidayLast Monday in August· Long weekendDecember
Sun24Christmas EveDecember 24 (popular, not statutory)- Mon25Christmas DayDecember 25· Long weekend
- Tue26Boxing DayDecember 26
United Kingdom holidays in 2028
In 2028, United Kingdom has 9 bank holidays in England and Wales. The year starts with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1 and ends with Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26. 7 of the holidays give a long weekend, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday.
2 holidays fall on a weekend: New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1 (day off Monday, January 3), Christmas Eve on Sunday, December 24.
England & Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland differ. One-off extra bank holidays excluded. Christmas Eve (Dec 24) is included as a popular observance.
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Questions
How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom in 2028?+
There are 9 bank holidays in England and Wales in 2028. 7 of them give you a day off on a Monday or a Friday, so they make a long weekend.
When is the first and the last public holiday in 2028?+
The first is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1. The last is Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26.
Which United Kingdom holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?+
New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1), with the day off on Monday, January 3; Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24).
Are regional holidays in United Kingdom included?+
England & Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland differ. One-off extra bank holidays excluded. Christmas Eve (Dec 24) is included as a popular observance.
How do I add United Kingdom holidays to my calendar?+
Press the Add to calendar button on this page to download an .ics file with all 9 holidays for 2028. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.