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UK bank holidays 2028
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2028, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland has 10, according to the official GOV.UK list. 1 of the England and Wales dates are substitute days because the holiday falls on a weekend.
England and Wales bank holidays 2028
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, 3 January 2028 | New Year’s Day (substitute day) |
| Friday, 14 April 2028 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 17 April 2028 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, 1 May 2028 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 29 May 2028 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, 28 August 2028 | Summer bank holiday |
| Monday, 25 December 2028 | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday, 26 December 2028 | Boxing Day |
Scotland bank holidays 2028
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, 3 January 2028 | New Year’s Day (substitute day) |
| Tuesday, 4 January 2028 | 2nd January (substitute day) |
| Friday, 14 April 2028 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 1 May 2028 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 29 May 2028 | Spring bank holiday |
| Monday, 7 August 2028 | Summer bank holiday |
| Thursday, 30 November 2028 | St Andrew’s Day |
| Monday, 25 December 2028 | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday, 26 December 2028 | Boxing Day |
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2028
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, 3 January 2028 | New Year’s Day (substitute day) |
| Friday, 17 March 2028 | St Patrick’s Day |
| Friday, 14 April 2028 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 17 April 2028 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, 1 May 2028 | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday, 29 May 2028 | Spring bank holiday |
| Wednesday, 12 July 2028 | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) |
| Monday, 28 August 2028 | Summer bank holiday |
| Monday, 25 December 2028 | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday, 26 December 2028 | Boxing Day |
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2028?
England and Wales have 8, Scotland 9 and Northern Ireland 10.
What is a substitute day?
When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a weekday is usually given instead. GOV.UK marks these as substitute days.
Do employers have to give bank holidays off?
There is no legal right to paid leave on bank holidays. Employers can count them as part of the statutory 5.6 weeks of annual leave.
Dates checked against GOV.UK on 15 November 2026.