UK Bank Holidays in England and Wales 2022

Bank holidays in England and Wales, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2022 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
8bank holidays
10fall on a weekday
8long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2022

Bank holidays in 2022

New Year's Day (substitute day)Day off in lieu
Jan 3Monday
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Good Friday
Apr 15Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 18Monday
Passed
Early May bank holiday
May 2Monday
Passed
Spring bank holiday
Jun 2Thursday
Passed
Platinum Jubilee bank holiday
Jun 3Friday
Passed
Summer bank holiday
Aug 29Monday
Passed
State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Sep 19Monday
Passed
Boxing Day
Dec 26Monday
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Christmas Day (substitute day)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Tuesday
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Working days in 2022

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20020
March23023
April21219
May22121
June22220
July21021
August23122
September22121
October21021
November22022
December22220
Total26010250

Where these dates come from

Official source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays

Weekend rule: When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the Monday after) is a bank holiday instead. The dates shown already include these substitute days.

Bank holidays from GOV.UK. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday is given.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2025 and 2026 and 2027 and 2028)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays are there in England and Wales in 2022?
There are 8 bank holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May bank holiday, Spring bank holiday, Platinum Jubilee bank holiday, Summer bank holiday, State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Boxing Day. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2022.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the Monday after) is a bank holiday instead. The dates shown already include these substitute days.
How many working days are there in 2022?
250 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 bank holidays that fall on a weekday.