Working days · 2025
UK working days in 2025
253 working days in England and Wales, 252 in Scotland and 251 in Northern Ireland, on a Monday to Friday week.
| Month | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 21 | 22 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 20 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 21 | 20 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 21 | 20 | 30 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 20 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 21 | 21 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 23 | 22 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 20 | 20 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 22 | 30 |
| October | 23 | 23 | 23 | 31 |
| November | 20 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 20 | 21 | 31 |
| Q1 | 63 | 62 | 62 | |
| Q2 | 61 | 62 | 61 | |
| Q3 | 65 | 65 | 64 | |
| Q4 | 64 | 63 | 64 | |
| Total | 253 | 252 | 251 | 365 |
Bank holidays: England & Wales (8) · Scotland (9) · Northern Ireland (10). Bold figures differ from England & Wales.
2025 at a glance
England & Wales. Bank holidays in black, weekends in grey.
January 2025
22 working daysFebruary 2025
20 working daysMarch 2025
21 working daysApril 2025
20 working daysMay 2025
20 working daysJune 2025
21 working daysJuly 2025
23 working daysAugust 2025
20 working daysSeptember 2025
22 working daysOctober 2025
23 working daysNovember 2025
20 working daysDecember 2025
21 working daysFAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are in 2025?
There are 253 working days in 2025 in England and Wales, 252 in Scotland and 251 in Northern Ireland. That's 261 weekdays minus each region's bank holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2025?
In England and Wales, 253 working days come to 1,897.5 hours at 7.5 hours a day, or 2,024 hours at 8 hours a day. The number of hours you are actually paid for depends on your contract and holiday.
Which month has the most working days in 2025?
July has the most, with 23 working days in England and Wales. February has the fewest, with 20.
Do these totals include annual leave?
No. These are the working days available in the year. Full-time workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks' paid holiday (28 days for a 5-day week), which can include bank holidays. To take off your own leave, use the working days calculator and add your days off.