UK Bank Holidays 2028
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2028, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland 10. Bank holidays differ per nation: Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own extra days, shown in the Where column. Banks and most offices close; many shops stay open.
Bank holidays 2028
| Date | Holiday | Day off | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 3 | Nationwide |
| Sunday | 2nd January | Tue, Jan 4 | Scotland |
| Friday | St Patrick's Day | Fri, Mar 17 | Northern Ireland |
| Friday | Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | Mon, May 1 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | Mon, May 29 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Wed, Jul 12 | Northern Ireland |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | Mon, Aug 7 | Scotland |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | Mon, Aug 28 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Thursday | St Andrew's Day | Thu, Nov 30 | Scotland |
| Monday | Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 | Nationwide |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 26 | Nationwide |
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is given on the next weekday, usually the Monday. Substitute days are shown in amber. Week numbers follow ISO 8601 (Monday to Sunday).
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2028?
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2028, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland 10.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is given on the next weekday, usually the Monday. In 2028 this applies to New Year's Day (observed Monday, January 3, 2028), 2nd January (observed Tuesday, January 4, 2028).
When is the first bank holiday of 2028?
New Year's Day on Monday, January 3, 2028.
When is the last bank holiday of 2028?
Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26, 2028.