UK 2028 Bank Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Day | Days Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2028 | New Year's Day 2028 ★ | Saturday | 505 days |
| 29 May 2028 | Spring bank holiday 2028 ★ | Monday | 654 days |
| 28 August 2028 | Summer bank holiday 2028 ★ | Monday | 745 days |
| 23 November 2028 | Thanksgiving Day 2028 ★ | Thursday | 832 days |
| 25 December 2028 | Christmas Day - Countdown 2028 ★ | Monday | 864 days |
| 26 December 2028 | Boxing Day 2028 ★ | Tuesday | 865 days |
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Calendar 2028 UK — Bank Holidays, Working Days & Free Printable
In 2028, England and Wales have 8 bank holidays. Scotland has 9, and Northern Ireland has 10. The busiest months for days off are January, April, May, and December — with two bank holidays each in England and Wales. Download your free printable calendar 2028 UK below and plan your year with confidence.
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UK Bank Holidays 2028 at a Glance
The table below lists every bank holiday in 2028 for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
| Date | Day | Bank Holiday | England & Wales | Scotland | N. Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2028 | Friday | New Year’s Day | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 4 January 2028 | Monday | New Year’s Day (substitute) | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 2 April 2028 | Friday | Good Friday | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 5 April 2028 | Monday | Easter Monday | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 3 May 2028 | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 31 May 2028 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 17 March 2028 | Wednesday | St Patrick’s Day | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 12 July 2028 | Monday | Battle of the Boyne | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 2 August 2028 | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 25 August 2028 | Wednesday | Late Summer Bank Holiday | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 25 December 2028 | Saturday | Christmas Day | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 27 December 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 28 December 2028 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Source: GOV.UK — UK bank holidays
England & Wales total: 8 bank holidays in 2028.
2028 Calendar UK — Month by Month Summary
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The table below gives you an at-a-glance view of every month: bank holidays, working days, and weekend count.
| Month | Bank Holidays (E&W) | Working Days (E&W) | Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2028 | 1 (New Year’s Day — Fri 1 Jan) | 20 | 9 |
| February 2028 | 0 | 20 | 8 |
| March 2028 | 0 | 23 | 8 |
| April 2028 | 2 (Good Friday + Easter Monday) | 20 | 8 |
| May 2028 | 2 (Early May + Spring) | 19 | 9 |
| June 2028 | 0 | 22 | 8 |
| July 2028 | 0 | 22 | 9 |
| August 2028 | 1 (Late Summer — Wed 25 Aug) | 20 | 9 |
| September 2028 | 0 | 23 | 8 |
| October 2028 | 0 | 21 | 9 |
| November 2028 | 0 | 22 | 8 |
| December 2028 | 2 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day — both substitutes) | 21 | 8 |
| Total 2028 | 8 | 253 | 104 |
Months with no bank holidays — February, March, June, July, September, October, November — are your most productive working months of the year.
Long Weekends and Bank Holiday Weekends 2028
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Long weekends are a key planning tool for UK workers and families. Here are all the bank holiday weekends in England and Wales in 2028:
New Year 2028
Friday, 1 January 2028 — New Year’s Day falls on a Friday, giving a natural 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun).
Easter 2028
Good Friday 2 April + Easter Monday 5 April = a 4-day bank holiday weekend. One of the longest breaks of 2028.
Early May Bank Holiday 2028
Monday, 3 May 2028 — standard 3-day weekend.
Spring Bank Holiday 2028
Monday, 31 May 2028 — 3-day weekend at the end of May.
Late Summer Bank Holiday 2028
Wednesday, 25 August 2028 — unusually, this falls midweek. Workers taking Thursday 26 and Friday 27 as annual leave create a 9-day break (Sat 21 Aug – Sun 29 Aug).
Christmas 2028
Christmas Day falls on Saturday, 25 December 2028. The substitute bank holidays are Monday 27 December (Christmas) and Tuesday 28 December (Boxing Day), giving a 4-day break.
Tip: The August 2028 late summer bank holiday midweek placement is the biggest bridging opportunity of the year — book just 2 days of annual leave for a 9-day break.
Download Your Free 2028 UK Calendar
Your free printable calendar 2028 UK is available as a PDF and image. Each monthly calendar includes all bank holidays for England and Wales pre-highlighted.
- Format: PDF (A4, portrait) and PNG image
- Includes: All 8 bank holidays — England & Wales
- Free: No subscription, no watermark
Browse all months below and download the ones you need, or download the full 2028 year calendar in one file.
2028 Monthly Calendars UK — All Months
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Important Dates in the UK 2028
Beyond official bank holidays, the UK calendar 2028 includes several widely observed dates:
| Date | Event / Observance |
|---|---|
| 1 January 2028 | New Year’s Day (bank holiday) |
| 14 February 2028 | Valentine’s Day |
| 17 March 2028 | St Patrick’s Day (bank holiday N. Ireland) |
| 21 March 2028 | Mother’s Day (Mothering Sunday) |
| 1 April 2028 | April Fool’s Day |
| 2 April 2028 | Good Friday (bank holiday) |
| 4 April 2028 | Easter Sunday |
| 5 April 2028 | Easter Monday (bank holiday) |
| 23 April 2028 | St George’s Day (patron saint of England) |
| 3 May 2028 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| 31 May 2028 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 21 June 2028 | Summer Solstice |
| 12 July 2028 | Battle of the Boyne (bank holiday N. Ireland) |
| 2 August 2028 | Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) |
| 25 August 2028 | Late Summer Bank Holiday (E&W + N. Ireland) |
| 31 October 2028 | Halloween |
| 5 November 2028 | Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) |
| 30 November 2028 | St Andrew’s Day (patron saint of Scotland) |
| 25 December 2028 | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2028 | Boxing Day |
Frequently Asked Questions — Calendar 2028 UK
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How many bank holidays are there in 2028 in England and Wales?
In 2028, there are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland has 9 bank holidays, and Northern Ireland has 10.
When is Easter 2028 in the UK?
Easter 2028 falls on Sunday, 4 April 2028. Good Friday is 2 April 2028 and Easter Monday is 5 April 2028 — both are bank holidays in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Does the UK have any bank holidays in summer 2028?
Yes. England and Wales have one summer bank holiday: the Late Summer Bank Holiday on Wednesday, 25 August 2028. Scotland observes the Summer Bank Holiday on Monday, 2 August 2028.
When is the Late Summer Bank Holiday 2028?
The Late Summer Bank Holiday 2028 in England and Wales falls on Wednesday, 25 August 2028. This is a rare midweek occurrence — using 2 days of annual leave around it can create a 9-day break.
Is Christmas Day 2028 a bank holiday?
Christmas Day 2028 falls on Saturday, 25 December. Because it is a weekend, the substitute bank holidays are Monday, 27 December 2028 (Christmas substitute) and Tuesday, 28 December 2028 (Boxing Day substitute).
Conclusion
The calendar 2028 UK offers 8 bank holidays in England and Wales, with 253 working days and 4 long weekends to plan around. The standout opportunity is the August 2028 midweek bank holiday, where 2 days of annual leave yields a 9-day break. Download your free printable calendar 2028 UK for each month, or browse the monthly pages above for detailed bank holiday information by region.
Internal links:
- Bank holidays 2026 UK
- Printable calendar 2028
- Bank holidays April 2028 UK — Easter long weekend
- Bank holidays May 2028 UK — double bank holiday month
- Bank holidays December 2028 UK — Christmas planning
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