UK Working Days Calculator
Calculate the exact number of working days between two dates or add business days to a starting date. Automatically accounts for weekends and official Bank Holidays across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
UK Working Days Calculator
Calculate working days between two dates, or add/subtract business days taking into account UK Bank Holidays.
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- 2026-08-31: Summer Bank Holiday
What is Defined as a Working Day in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, a working day (also referred to as a business day) is defined as any day from Monday to Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and official public Bank Holidays.
Working day calculations are essential when managing employment notice periods, statutory contract cooling-off periods, BACS bank transfer clearing times, HMRC tax filing deadlines, and government document processing times.
Official UK Bank Holidays Schedule 2025 / 2026
Bank holidays vary across the UK's home nations. Below is the official schedule of public holidays observed across England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
| Bank Holiday | 2025 Date | 2026 Date | Regions Applicable |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wed 1 Jan 2025 | Thu 1 Jan 2026 | All UK Regions |
| 2nd January | Thu 2 Jan 2025 | Fri 2 Jan 2026 | Scotland Only |
| St Patrick's Day | Mon 17 Mar 2025 | Tue 17 Mar 2026 | Northern Ireland Only |
| Good Friday | Fri 18 Apr 2025 | Fri 3 Apr 2026 | All UK Regions |
| Easter Monday | Mon 21 Apr 2025 | Mon 6 Apr 2026 | England, Wales, NI |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon 5 May 2025 | Mon 4 May 2026 | All UK Regions |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon 26 May 2025 | Mon 25 May 2026 | All UK Regions |
| Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day | Mon 14 Jul 2025 (sub) | Mon 13 Jul 2026 (sub) | Northern Ireland Only |
| Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) | Mon 4 Aug 2025 | Mon 3 Aug 2026 | Scotland Only |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon 25 Aug 2025 | Mon 31 Aug 2026 | England, Wales, NI |
| St Andrew's Day | Mon 1 Dec 2025 (sub) | Mon 30 Nov 2026 | Scotland Only |
| Christmas Day | Thu 25 Dec 2025 | Fri 25 Dec 2026 | All UK Regions |
| Boxing Day | Fri 26 Dec 2025 | Mon 28 Dec 2026 (sub) | All UK Regions |
Substitute Bank Holidays Rule
When a fixed public holiday (such as Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day) falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), a substitute weekday—usually the following Monday—is officially designated as a bank holiday in lieu.
Typical UK Turnaround & Notice Period Benchmarks
UK Passport Renewal
Standard online service takes approximately 15 to 20 working days (3 to 4 weeks).
DVLA Driving Licence Update
Updating address or name online takes around 5 to 10 working days.
HM Land Registry Title Updates
Property register updates usually take 20 to 30 working days.
Deed Poll Processing
Official Deed Poll documents are dispatched within 1 to 2 working days.
Need to Change Your Name in the UK?
Create an official adult or child Deed Poll document accepted by HM Passport Office, DVLA, banks, and HMRC.
Frequently Asked Questions — UK Working Days
Is Good Friday a working day in the UK?
No, Good Friday is an official public bank holiday across all nations of the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) and is excluded from working day counts.
How many working days are in a month in the UK?
On average, a standard calendar month in the UK contains 20 to 22 working days, depending on weekends and public bank holidays in that specific month.
Does a 20 working day notice period include weekends?
No, a 20 working day notice period only counts business days (Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays). In calendar time, 20 working days typically spans 4 full weeks (28 calendar days).