How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has 13 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.

What is a bridge day?

A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.

How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom public holidays

All public holidays in United Kingdom with long weekends, bridge days and one-click calendar subscriptions.

53 public holidays2025–20284 long weekends in 2028

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Long weekends in 2028

Each row shows a holiday run and how many days of leave turn it into a longer break.

6days off

Christmas Day

23–26 Dec 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

6days off

Good Friday

14–17 Apr 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

5days off

Early May Bank Holiday

29 Apr – 1 May 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

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United Kingdom public holidays 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
3 Jan 2028	Monday	New Year's Day regional
4 Jan 2028	Tuesday	2 January regional
17 Mar 2028	Friday	Saint Patrick's Day regional
14 Apr 2028	Friday	Good Friday
17 Apr 2028	Monday	Easter Monday regional
1 May 2028	Monday	Early May Bank Holiday
29 May 2028	Monday	Spring Bank Holiday
12 Jul 2028	Wednesday	Battle of the Boyne regional
7 Aug 2028	Monday	Summer Bank Holiday regional
28 Aug 2028	Monday	Summer Bank Holiday regional
30 Nov 2028	Thursday	Saint Andrew's Day regional
25 Dec 2028	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2028	Tuesday	St. Stephen's Day

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United Kingdom public holidays 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day regional
2 Jan 2027	Saturday	2 January regional
17 Mar 2027	Wednesday	Saint Patrick's Day regional
26 Mar 2027	Friday	Good Friday
29 Mar 2027	Monday	Easter Monday regional
3 May 2027	Monday	Early May Bank Holiday
31 May 2027	Monday	Spring Bank Holiday
12 Jul 2027	Monday	Battle of the Boyne regional
2 Aug 2027	Monday	Summer Bank Holiday regional
30 Aug 2027	Monday	Summer Bank Holiday regional
30 Nov 2027	Tuesday	Saint Andrew's Day regional
27 Dec 2027	Monday	Christmas Day
28 Dec 2027	Tuesday	St. Stephen's Day

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Official source: https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays · checked 2026-11-03 · England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland differ.

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom?: United Kingdom has 13 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.
What is a bridge day?: A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.
How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?: Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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