Working days in United Kingdom 2026
Count working days, weekends and public holidays in United Kingdom between two dates.
- Jan 1, 2026
- Apr 3, 2026
- Apr 6, 2026
- Dec 25, 2026
Public holidays in United Kingdom (2026)
United Kingdom has 5 national public holidays in 2026. Those that fall on a weekday reduce the number of working days.
| Date | Day of week |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday |
| April 6 | Monday |
| December 25 | Friday |
| December 26 | Saturday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in United Kingdom?
Pick any date range and we count the weekdays, then subtract public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Are public holidays included?
Yes. National public holidays in United Kingdom are excluded from working days and listed for your range.
Are weekends counted?
No. Saturdays and Sundays are excluded automatically; only Monday to Friday are counted as working days.
Can I choose a custom date range?
Yes. Set any start and end date and the calculator counts the working days between them for United Kingdom.
Which holidays are used for the count?
We use the official national public holidays of United Kingdom for the selected year and exclude the ones that fall on a weekday.