How many working days are there in a year?
England and Wales, 2026
253
There are 253 working days in 2026 in England and Wales: 261 weekdays, less 8 bank holidays.
From 2026 to 2028, a year has 250 to 253 working days, depending on the year and the nation.
Scotland
251
Northern Ireland
251
Hours, weeks and months in 2026
Working hours at 7.5 a day
1,897.5
Scotland 1,882.5 Northern Ireland 1,882.5
Working hours at 8 a day
2,024
Scotland 2,008 Northern Ireland 2,008
Working weeks
50.6
Scotland 50.2 Northern Ireland 50.2
Working days a month
21.1
Scotland 20.9 Northern Ireland 20.9
The large figures are for England and Wales, before any annual leave. Working weeks are working days divided by 5, and working days a month the year’s divided by 12. In 2026 a month has 19 to 23.
Working days in each year
2026
| Nation | Days | Weekdays | Bank holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 365 | 261 | 8 | 253 |
| Scotland | 365 | 261 | 10 | 251 |
| Northern Ireland | 365 | 261 | 10 | 251 |
2027
| Nation | Days | Weekdays | Bank holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 365 | 261 | 8 | 253 |
| Scotland | 365 | 261 | 9 | 252 |
| Northern Ireland | 365 | 261 | 10 | 251 |
2028
| Nation | Days | Weekdays | Bank holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 366 | 260 | 8 | 252 |
| Scotland | 366 | 260 | 9 | 251 |
| Northern Ireland | 366 | 260 | 10 | 250 |
Working days here are Monday to Friday, less bank holidays; weekdays include them. Work weekends or bank holidays? Set the days you work in the calculator.
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