Question 1

How many working days and business days are there per year in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The UK typically has around 250-252 working days and business days per year. This is calculated as 52 weeks × 5 working days (260) minus 8 bank holidays. The exact number varies slightly each year based on how bank holidays fall on weekends. Working days and business days are the same thing.

Question 2

What are UK bank holidays?

Accepted Answer

The UK has 8 permanent bank holidays in England and Wales: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Scotland has 9 bank holidays, and Northern Ireland has 10.

Question 3

Are UK bank holidays included in annual leave?

Accepted Answer

UK employers can choose to include bank holidays as part of your 28-day statutory annual leave entitlement or offer them in addition. Check your employment contract to see which applies to you.

Question 4

How do I calculate working days and business days for my UK annual leave?

Accepted Answer

Use this calculator with your leave start and end dates, enable weekend exclusion, and enable holiday exclusion to see exactly how many working days and business days your leave covers. This helps you plan your 28-day annual leave entitlement effectively.

Question 5

What if a bank holiday falls on a weekend in the UK?

Accepted Answer

If a bank holiday falls on a weekend, it's already excluded when you exclude weekends. Some bank holidays have substitute days, but the calculator counts the actual holiday date.

Question 6

How many working days and business days are in a typical UK month?

Accepted Answer

Most UK months have 20-23 working days and business days, depending on the month length and bank holidays. Months without bank holidays typically have 22-23 working days, while months with bank holidays (like May and August) may have fewer.

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