England in 2028 is a leap year with 366 days. Easter Sunday falls on 16 April โ a comfortable mid-April placement. Good Friday is 14 April and Easter Monday is 17 April. The Early May Bank Holiday is 1 May, falling on a Monday just two weeks after Easter โ giving England three bank holidays in 17 days across April and early May.
Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Monday in 2028 โ perhaps the most worker-friendly possible day for a bank holiday. Boxing Day (26 December) is a Tuesday โ giving a natural four-day festive period from Saturday 23 to Tuesday 26 December.
Public Holidays 2028
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2028 | Mon | New Year's Day (substitute) | Nationwide |
| 14 Apr 2028 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 17 Apr 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2028 | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| 29 May 2028 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| 28 Aug 2028 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2028
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London โ School Holidays Overview
Easter Break
No break
Summer Holidays
23.07.2028 - 31.08.2028
Christmas Break
21.12.2028 - 01.01.2029
Holidays by Region
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are English public holidays called "bank holidays"?
The term comes from the Bank Holidays Act 1871, which designated specific days on which banks must close. Since commerce largely relied on banking, these days effectively became national days of rest. The name has stuck even though the legal basis has since changed.
How many bank holidays does England have per year?
England typically has 8 bank holidays per year. In occasional years, an extra bank holiday may be proclaimed for special events such as a royal coronation or jubilee.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday in England?
Yes. 26 December (Boxing Day) is a bank holiday in England and Wales. It is not widely observed in most other countries, making it a distinctly British and Irish tradition.
Do school holidays differ between schools in England?
Yes. While there is a standard school year length, individual local authorities and academy trusts set their own term dates. Two schools in the same town can have slightly different holiday dates.
Are employees entitled to bank holidays in England?
There is no automatic legal right to take bank holidays as paid leave โ it depends on your employment contract. Most employment contracts do include bank holidays as part of the annual leave entitlement, but this should be checked individually.