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United Kingdom
GB
Weekend
Saturday β Sunday
Total public holidays
14 days
Bank Holiday
0 days
Standard Work Week System
The UK standard work week is MondayβFriday, with statutory weekly hours not exceeding 48 (including overtime; can be opted out voluntarily). Typical hours are 9:00β17:30.
Overtime Culture & Compliance
UK law does not mandate overtime pay rates; they are negotiated between employer and employee. However, the Working Time Regulations guarantee a 48-hour weekly cap and 11-hour mandatory rest. Overtime culture is relatively moderate.
Overtime Pay Rates
| Overtime Scenario | Statutory Rate |
|---|---|
| Workday overtime | εε |
| Rest day overtime | εε |
| Public holiday overtime | εε |
Legal Basis
UK public holidays are called "Bank Holidays", defined by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act. England and Wales have ~8 bank holidays, Scotland ~9, Northern Ireland ~10. Banks and most businesses close on these days.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
249d
248d
247d
249d
2024
13h
2025
13h
2026
14h
2027
13h
Public Holidays in United Kingdom (2026)
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
2 January
2026-01-02
Public Holiday
Saint Patrick's Day
2026-03-17
Public Holiday
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Public Holiday
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Public Holiday
Early May Bank Holiday
2026-05-04
Public Holiday
Spring Bank Holiday
2026-05-25
Public Holiday
World Cup Bank Holiday
2026-06-15
Public Holiday
Battle of the Boyne
2026-07-13
Public Holiday
Summer Bank Holiday
2026-08-03 ~ 2026-08-31
2 days
Public Holiday
Saint Andrew's Day
2026-11-30
Public Holiday
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Public Holiday
Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-28
Public Holiday