United Kingdom Public Holidays 2028
United Kingdom has 9 public holiday dates in 2028.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 3 Jan | New Year's Day (observed) |
| Fri 14 Apr | Good Friday |
| Mon 17 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Mon 1 May | May Day |
| Mon 29 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Mon 28 Aug | Late Summer Bank Holiday |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Tue 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
2028 holiday calendar — United Kingdom
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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December
Long weekends and best days to take off in United Kingdom in 2028
Best use of leave in 2028: take Wed 27 – Fri 29 Dec off around Christmas Day for 9 days off in a row (Sat 23 – Sun 31 Dec).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days off | Sat 1 – Mon 3 Jan | No leave needed | New Year's Day, New Year's Day (observed) |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 8 – Mon 17 Apr | Mon 10 – Thu 13 Apr | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 4 days off | Fri 14 – Mon 17 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 3 days off | Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May | No leave needed | May Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 27 – Mon 29 May | No leave needed | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 26 – Mon 28 Aug | No leave needed | Late Summer Bank Holiday |
| 4 days off | Sat 23 – Tue 26 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 23 – Sun 31 Dec | Wed 27 – Fri 29 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
United Kingdom holidays in 2028 at a glance
United Kingdom has 9 public holiday dates in 2028, from Sat 1 Jan to Tue 26 Dec. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with United Kingdom public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2028?
- 9 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2028 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: GOV.UK – UK bank holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules