Start of British Summer Time 2028

The start of British Summer Time 2028 falls on Sunday 26 March.

Not an official day off

Start of British Summer Time 2028 at a glance

Date: Sunday, 26 March 2028
Day of the week: Sunday
Week number: Week 12
Day of the year: Day 86 of 366
Day off: No, not an official day off

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources

The start of British Summer Time in 2027, 2028 and 2029

The start of British Summer Time falls on a different date every year. In 2028 it is 2 days earlier than in 2027, when it fell on Sunday, 28 March 2027. In 2029, the start of British Summer Time falls on Sunday, 25 March 2029.

The start of British Summer Time and the school holidays

The start of British Summer Time 2028 falls outside the school holidays.

The start of British Summer Time in other countries

This is how the start of British Summer Time 2028 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In 10 of the 11 countries the day also falls on Sunday 26 March.

Country	Local name	Date	Day off
Austria	Beginn der Sommerzeit	Sunday 26 March	No
Belgium	Zomeruur	Sunday 26 March	No
Denmark	Sommertid	Sunday 26 March	No
France	Passage à l'heure d'été	Sunday 26 March	No
Germany	Beginn der Sommerzeit	Sunday 26 March	No
Italy	Ora legale	Sunday 26 March	No
Netherlands	Zomertijd	Sunday 26 March	No
Spain	Horario de verano	Sunday 26 March	No
Sweden	Sommartid	Sunday 26 March	No
Switzerland	Beginn der Sommerzeit	Sunday 26 March	No
United States	Start of Daylight Saving Time	Sunday 12 March	No

Other holidays in 2028

St Patrick's DayFriday, 17 March 2028
Mother's DaySunday, 26 March 2028

Frequently asked questions

What day is the start of British Summer Time in 2028?

In 2028, the start of British Summer Time falls on Sunday 26 March, in week 12.

Is the start of British Summer Time 2028 a day off?

No, the start of British Summer Time is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.