Working days · 2026
UK working days in 2026
253 working days in England and Wales, 251 in Scotland and 251 in Northern Ireland, on a Monday to Friday week.
| Month | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | 21 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 20 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 22 | 21 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 21 | 20 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 19 | 19 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 21 | 22 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 23 | 22 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 20 | 20 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 22 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 22 | 22 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 20 | 21 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 21 | 21 | 31 |
| Q1 | 63 | 62 | 62 | |
| Q2 | 61 | 61 | 61 | |
| Q3 | 65 | 65 | 64 | |
| Q4 | 64 | 63 | 64 | |
| Total | 253 | 251 | 251 | 365 |
Bank holidays: England & Wales (8) · Scotland (10) · Northern Ireland (10). Bold figures differ from England & Wales.
2026 at a glance
England & Wales. Bank holidays in black, weekends in grey.
January 2026
21 working daysFebruary 2026
20 working daysMarch 2026
22 working daysApril 2026
20 working daysMay 2026
19 working daysJune 2026
22 working daysJuly 2026
23 working daysAugust 2026
20 working daysSeptember 2026
22 working daysOctober 2026
22 working daysNovember 2026
21 working daysDecember 2026
21 working daysFAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are in 2026?
There are 253 working days in 2026 in England and Wales, 251 in Scotland and 251 in Northern Ireland. That's 261 weekdays minus each region's bank holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2026?
In England and Wales, 253 working days come to 1,897.5 hours at 7.5 hours a day, or 2,024 hours at 8 hours a day. The number of hours you are actually paid for depends on your contract and holiday.
Which month has the most working days in 2026?
July has the most, with 23 working days in England and Wales. May has the fewest, with 19.
Do these totals include annual leave?
No. These are the working days available in the year. Full-time workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks' paid holiday (28 days for a 5-day week), which can include bank holidays. To take off your own leave, use the working days calculator and add your days off.