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2028 · England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland
UK bank holidays 2028
There are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales in 2028, 9 in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland. The first is New Year’s Day on Monday 3 January 2028.
| Holiday | England & Wales | Scotland | N. Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Mon 3 Jansub | Mon 3 Jansub | Mon 3 Jansub |
| 2nd January | — | Tue 4 Jansub | — |
| St Patrick’s Day | — | — | Fri 17 Mar |
| Good Friday | Fri 14 Apr | Fri 14 Apr | Fri 14 Apr |
| Easter Monday | Mon 17 Apr | — | Mon 17 Apr |
| Early May bank holiday | Mon 1 May | Mon 1 May | Mon 1 May |
| Spring bank holiday | Mon 29 May | Mon 29 May | Mon 29 May |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) | — | — | Wed 12 Jul |
| Summer bank holiday | Mon 28 Aug | Mon 7 Aug | Mon 28 Aug |
| St Andrew’s Day | — | Thu 30 Nov | — |
| Christmas Day | Mon 25 Dec | Mon 25 Dec | Mon 25 Dec |
| Boxing Day | Tue 26 Dec | Tue 26 Dec | Tue 26 Dec |
| Total | 8 days | 9 days | 10 days |
2028 calendar
Red days are UK-wide; blue days only apply in some nations. Printable A4 version →
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2028?
England and Wales: 8. Scotland: 9. Northern Ireland: 10.
When is the first bank holiday of 2028?
New Year’s Day (substitute day), on Monday 3 January 2028.
When is Easter 2028?
Good Friday is Friday 14 April 2028 and Easter Monday is Monday 17 April 2028. Easter Monday is not a bank holiday in Scotland. Easter dates for other years.
When are the Christmas bank holidays in 2028?
Christmas Day: Monday 25 December 2028. Boxing Day: Tuesday 26 December 2028.
Are there any extra bank holidays in 2028?
Not so far. GOV.UK has not announced any one-off bank holidays for 2028. If one is announced, it will appear here.
Which bank holidays are substitute days in 2028?
New Year’s Day (Monday 3 January 2028); 2nd January (Tuesday 4 January 2028).