Public holidays 2028
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2028, plus 7 that apply only in part of the country. The first is New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January and the last is Boxing Day on Tuesday 26 December.
All public holidays of 2028, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday, 1 January 2028Day off: Monday, 3 January 2028 | Nationwide |
| 2nd January | Sunday, 2 January 2028Day off: Tuesday, 4 January 2028 | Scotland |
| St Patrick's Day | Friday, 17 March 2028 | Northern Ireland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 14 April 2028 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 17 April 2028 | All except Scotland |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 1 May 2028 | Nationwide |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 29 May 2028 | Nationwide |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Wednesday, 12 July 2028 | Northern Ireland |
| Summer bank holiday (Scotland) | Monday, 7 August 2028 | Scotland |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 28 August 2028 | All except Scotland |
| St Andrew's Day | Thursday, 30 November 2028 | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Monday, 25 December 2028 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday, 26 December 2028 | Nationwide |
Some holidays are only observed in part of the country.
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Thursday, 6 January 2028 |
| Valentine's Day | Monday, 14 February 2028 |
| Pancake Day | Tuesday, 29 February 2028 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 26 March 2028 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 16 April 2028 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 25 May 2028 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 4 June 2028 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 5 June 2028 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 18 June 2028 |
| World Animal Day | Wednesday, 4 October 2028 |
| Halloween | Tuesday, 31 October 2028 |
| Bonfire Night | Sunday, 5 November 2028 |
| Remembrance Day | Saturday, 11 November 2028 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, 12 November 2028 |
| Black Friday | Friday, 24 November 2028 |
| Christmas Eve | Sunday, 24 December 2028 |
| New Year's Eve | Sunday, 31 December 2028 |
Public holidays 2028 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide public holidays in 2028. In the other countries we cover, the number ranges from 4 to 13.
| Country | Nationwide | Regional only | On a weekday | Also in the United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria | 13 | – | 12 | 3 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 7 | 4 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 11 | 8 | 4 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 4 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 8 | 4 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
 United Kingdom | 6 | 7 | 6 | – |
 United States | 11 | – | 11 | 2 |
Nationwide: holidays that apply across the whole country. On a weekday: Monday to Friday; in the United Kingdom and the United States the substitute day counts when the holiday falls on a weekend. Also in the United Kingdom: the same holidays, which are nationwide in the United Kingdom too.
Holidays in 2028: what stands out?
Of the 6 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2028, 5 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2028, 4 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as St Andrew's Day and Boxing Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Easter in 2028
Easter Sunday falls on 16 April in 2028, which also sets the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In 2029, Easter falls 15 days earlier in the year, on 1 April, and the Easter bank holidays move forward with it.
Bank holidays on a weekend
In 2028, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day and 2nd January. In that case a substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday, usually the following Monday or Tuesday.
Remember that not every bank holiday applies everywhere: some are only observed in Scotland or Northern Ireland. The table shows where each one applies.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in 2028?
There are 13 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2028. 6 apply everywhere; the other 7 apply only in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What is the first public holiday of 2028?
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January.
When is Easter in 2028?
Easter Sunday falls on 16 April in 2028, so Good Friday and Easter Monday are set from that date.
Which bank holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
In 2028, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day and 2nd January. A substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday.