Working days calculator
Working days are Monday to Friday, minus bank holidays. In England and Wales there are 253 working days in 2026 and 253 in 2027.
Working days between the dates
- Weekend days
- 8
- Bank holidays
- 0
- Calendar days
- 31
Monday to Friday, not counting England and Wales bank holidays. Counts both the start and end dates.
Assumes a Monday to Friday working week. Some employers give extra days off, such as between Christmas and New Year.
Working days a year
Monday to Friday, minus bank holidays.
| Year | England and Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 253 | 251 | 251 |
| 2027 | 253 | 252 | 251 |
| 2028 | 252 | 251 | 250 |
Bank holidays in England and Wales
| Date |
|---|
| 25 December 2026 |
| 28 December 2026 |
| 1 January 2027 |
| 26 March 2027 |
| 29 March 2027 |
| 3 May 2027 |
| 31 May 2027 |
| 30 August 2027 |
| 27 December 2027 |
| 28 December 2027 |
From GOV.UK. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different bank holidays, which the calculator includes when you choose them.
How we calculate this
We go through each day between your dates and count it as a working day if it is Monday to Friday and not a bank holiday where you are.
To find a date some working days away, we step forward from your start date, skipping weekends and bank holidays. We use the official GOV.UK bank holiday dates up to 2028.
Questions people ask
How many working days are there in a year?
In England and Wales, 253 in 2026 and 253 in 2027, for a Monday to Friday week. Take off your holiday to get the days you actually work.
Do bank holidays count as working days?
Not usually. Banks, government offices and many businesses close. Some employers do open, and whether you get the day off depends on your contract.
What does “within 10 working days” mean?
Ten weekdays that aren’t bank holidays, usually counting from the day after something happens. Use “the date a number of working days away” above to find the deadline.
Are the bank holidays different in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Yes. Scotland has 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, and Northern Ireland has St Patrick’s Day and the Battle of the Boyne. Choose your country above.
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