UK Bank Holidays 2028
8 holidays in 2028
January 2028
View January →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 01 | New Year's Day |
April 2028
View April →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 14 | Good Friday |
| 17 | Easter Monday |
May 2028
View May →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 01 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| 29 | Spring Bank Holiday |
August 2028
View August →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 28 | Summer Bank Holiday |
December 2028
View December →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 25 | Christmas Day |
| 26 | Boxing Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bank holidays does United Kingdom have in 2028?
In 2028, United Kingdom has 8 bank holidays (England & Wales — Scotland and Northern Ireland have minor variations).
What happens when Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend?
When a UK bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a substitute day is granted on the next available weekday (usually Monday, sometimes Tuesday). The substitute day is observed as the bank holiday for that year.
When is Easter in 2028 in the UK?
Easter Monday 2028 falls on April 17. Good Friday is two days earlier.
Are UK bank holidays the same across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Most UK bank holidays are common across all four nations, but there are differences. Scotland observes 2nd January and St Andrew's Day (30 November) instead of the August bank holiday on the last Monday; Northern Ireland adds St Patrick's Day (17 March) and Orangemen's Day (12 July). This page lists the England & Wales canonical set.