Calendars & Holidays

United Kingdom calendar 2028 with public holidays

8public holidays
5long weekends
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Public holidays in the United Kingdom in 2028

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1SaturdayNew Year's Day
Jan 3MondayNew Year's Day (substitute day)
Apr 14FridayGood Friday
Apr 17MondayEaster Monday
May 1MondayEarly May bank holiday
May 29MondaySpring bank holiday
Dec 25MondayChristmas Day
Dec 26TuesdayBoxing Day

In 2028, the United Kingdom has 8 public holidays, counting 1 substitute day that replaces a holiday falling on a weekend. 7 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028 and the last one is Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26, 2028.

Long weekends in 2028

Best bridge days to book

There are no one- or two-day bridges in 2028.

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does the United Kingdom have in 2028?

8, including 1 substitute day. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in the United Kingdom in 2028?

5, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 3 (New Year's Day, New Year's Day (substitute day)).

Which 2028 holidays in the United Kingdom fall on a weekend?

New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1, 2028). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for the United Kingdom: 2026, 2027. Without holidays: blank 2028 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.