Working Days in the UK 2026
2026 has 253 working days in the UK: 365 days, minus 104 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 8 UK bank holidays on weekdays.
Working days left in 2026
52
From today, Sunday, October 18, to December 31 · 416 working hours
Working days by month, 2026
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Jan 1 · New Year's Day | 31 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| February | 28 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| March | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| April Apr 3 · Good Friday Apr 6 · Easter Monday | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| May May 4 · Early May Bank Holiday May 25 · Spring Bank Holiday | 31 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 152 |
| June | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| July | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| August Aug 31 · Summer Bank Holiday | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| September | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| October | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| November | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| December Dec 25 · Christmas Day Dec 28 · Boxing Day (substitute day) | 31 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 168 |
| 2026 total | 365 | 104 | 8 | 253 | 2,024 |
Holidays shown are those on weekdays. Bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have a few different days. Source: GOV.UK bank holidays.
Working days by quarter
Working days between two dates
Count business days for any range, and add your own days off.
UK bank holidays 2026
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2026 calendar for United Kingdom
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in the UK 2026: questions and answers
How many working days are there in the UK in 2026?
There are 253 working days in the UK in 2026. The year has 365 days; 104 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 8 are UK bank holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2026?
At 8 hours a day, 253 working days make 2,024 working hours in 2026. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2026?
January 21, February 20, March 22, April 20, May 19, June 22, July 23, August 20, September 22, October 22, November 21 and December 21. July has the most working days and May the fewest.
How many working days are left in 2026?
From today, October 18, to December 31 there are 52 working days left in the UK, counting today.
How are working days counted?
Every day of the year counts unless it is a weekend day (Saturday and Sunday) or one of the UK bank holidays. A holiday that falls on a weekend is counted once, as a weekend day. Company holidays, personal leave and regional holidays are not taken off. Bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have a few different days.
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