In the United Kingdom public holidays are called "bank holidays" and are not identical across the country: Scotland and Northern Ireland have some that differ from England and Wales.
In 2028, United Kingdom has 13 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is January, with 2. 4 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 9 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. No holiday falls on a weekend, so none are "lost".
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Summer Bank Holiday (August 28) to Saint Andrew's Day (November 30): 94 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 3) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 3 · Monday
Saint Patrick's Day
March 17 · Friday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 17 · Monday
Early May Bank Holiday
May 1 · Monday
Spring Bank Holiday
May 29 · Monday
Summer Bank Holiday
August 7 · Monday
Summer Bank Holiday
August 28 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2028?+
United Kingdom has 13 official public holidays in 2028, with January being the busiest month (2).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in United Kingdom?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 3.
How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 2028?+
9 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.