UK calendar data
In 2026 England and Wales have 253 working days: 365 days in the year, less 104 weekend days and 8 bank holidays, none of which fall on a weekend in 2026. The UK has fewer statutory public holidays than most comparable countries: 8 in England and Wales against 11 in France and the United States. Figures are drawn from gov.uk Bank Holidays and a standard Monday-to-Friday working week, and refresh when the source updates.
Working days in 2026 (England and Wales)
| Measure | 2026 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total days in 2026 | 365 | Not a leap year |
| Weekend days (Sat and Sun) | 104 | 52 weekends |
| England and Wales bank holidays | 8 | gov.uk Bank Holidays |
| Working days (Mon to Fri, less bank holidays) | 253 | England and Wales |
Scotland and Northern Ireland each have two more bank holidays, so two working days fewer. Source: gov.uk Bank Holidays.
UK bank holidays against the world
| Country or nation | Public holidays per year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 8 | gov.uk Bank Holidays |
| Scotland | 10 | gov.uk Bank Holidays |
| Northern Ireland | 10 | gov.uk Bank Holidays |
| France | 11 | French government calendar |
| United States (federal) | 11 | US federal holidays |
| Germany (varies by state) | 9 to 13 | German state calendars |
Counts are indicative statutory public holidays and vary by region in some countries. UK figures from gov.uk Bank Holidays.
Live: UK bank holidays by nation
Every UK bank holiday for the current and next year, split by nation, drawn directly from the official gov.uk Bank Holidays feed (bank-holidays.json) and refreshed automatically at build time.
View the full bank-holiday data tableEditor, Dates & Times
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Last reviewed: 12 June 2026