Working days 2026 in the UK
2026 has 253 working days in England and Wales – Monday to Friday, minus the bank holidays on weekdays. Scotland has 251, Northern Ireland has 251.
Working days per month 2026
| Month | England and Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| March | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| April | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| May | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| June | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| July | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| August | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| October | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| November | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| December | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| 2026 | 253 | 251 | 251 |
Working hours 2026
| Region | Days | at 7.5 h/day | at 8 h/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 253 | 1,897.5 | 2024 |
| Scotland | 251 | 1,882.5 | 2008 |
| Northern Ireland | 251 | 1,882.5 | 2008 |
The bank holidays behind these numbers: UK bank holidays 2026. Leave: holiday entitlement calculator. Hours actually worked in a week: time card calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in 2026 in the UK?
England and Wales: 253; Scotland: 251; Northern Ireland: 251 – Monday to Friday, minus bank holidays that fall on a weekday (substitute days included).
How many working hours are there in 2026?
In England and Wales, 253 working days × 7.5 hours = 1,897.5 hours, or × 8 hours = 2024 hours – before annual leave.
Does this include my annual leave?
No. Take away your own holiday days. Most full-time workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks a year, which can include bank holidays: work out yours with the holiday entitlement calculator.
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