England and Wales have 253 working days in both 2026 and 2027. Scotland has 251 in 2026 and 252 in 2027, and Northern Ireland 251 in both years, on a Monday-to-Friday week.
Each year page splits the total by month and region and explains what makes that year different.
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| Year | England and Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 253 | 251 | 251 | Working days in 2026 |
| 2027 | 253 | 252 | 251 | Working days in 2027 |
The working days by year are counted the same way on every page: weekdays from Monday to Friday, minus the bank holidays that fall on a weekday in that region, using the GOV.UK data. For any other period, use the working days calculator.
Sources: GOV.UK bank holidays data and Privy Council proclamations. Checked 4 November 2026.