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August 2026 working days in England and Wales, United Kingdom
August 2026 has 20 working days in England and Wales: 150 hours at 7.5 hours a day, 160 hours at 8 hours a day.
August 2026 calendar
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31: Late Summer Bank Holiday |
- Bank holiday
- Weekend
Bank holidays in August 2026
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 31 August 2026 | Late Summer Bank Holiday |
August 2026 across United Kingdom
| Jurisdiction | Working days | Hours at 7.5 h | Hours at 8 h | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 20 | 150 | 160 | Late Summer Bank Holiday (Mon 31 Aug) |
| Scotland | 20 | 150 | 160 | Summer Bank Holiday (Mon 3 Aug) |
| Northern Ireland | 20 | 150 | 160 | Late Summer Bank Holiday (Mon 31 Aug) |
Week by week
August 2026 has 31 days: 10 Saturdays and Sundays, 1 holiday on a weekday and 20 working days. The table splits them by calendar week, Monday to Sunday, cut at the start and end of the month.
| Week | Working days | Hours at 7.5 h | Hours at 8 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 Aug | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3–9 Aug | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 10–16 Aug | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 17–23 Aug | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 24–30 Aug | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 31 Aug, with Late Summer Bank Holiday | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Long weekends and leave in August 2026
- 3 days Saturday 29 August 2026 to Monday 31 August 2026: 3 days off without taking leave
None of the best single breaks of 2026 falls in this month; the year page lists them all, with full-year leave plans.
All 2026 bank holidays, long weekends and leave plans for England and Wales