Working Days Calculator (UK)
Count working days between two dates, excluding weekends and bank holidays in England and Wales.
Your result
Updates as you type. Based on 2025/26 UK figures where relevant.
How this is worked out
We step through each date in your range and count Monday to Friday, skipping England and Wales bank holidays. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different holidays.
Tips
- Check whether a deadline counts the start day, the end day or both.
- Bank holidays differ between England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is usually given.
Guides for this calculator
- How to Calculate UK Working Days in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide
- UK Working Days: Common Mistakes, Tips and FAQs
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Frequently asked questions
How does the working Days Calculator (UK) work?
We step through each date in your range and count Monday to Friday, skipping England and Wales bank holidays. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different holidays.
Which bank holidays are included?
Working-day calculations use England and Wales bank holidays from 2025 to 2027.
Are start and end dates included?
Days-between counts the difference between dates; working-day counts include both start and end dates.
Is holiday entitlement including bank holidays?
The statutory 5.6 weeks can include bank holidays. Check your contract for how your employer handles them.
This calculator gives an estimate for general information. It isn't financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Check official figures on GOV.UK or NHS.uk, or speak to a qualified adviser.