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May 2026 working days in England and Wales, United Kingdom
May 2026 has 19 working days in England and Wales: 142.5 hours at 7.5 hours a day, 152 hours at 8 hours a day.
May 2026 calendar
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4: May Day | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25: Spring Bank Holiday | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- Bank holiday
- Weekend
Bank holidays in May 2026
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 4 May 2026 | May Day | |
| Monday 25 May 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
May 2026 across United Kingdom
| Jurisdiction | Working days | Hours at 7.5 h | Hours at 8 h | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 19 | 142.5 | 152 | May Day (Mon 4 May), Spring Bank Holiday (Mon 25 May) |
| Scotland | 19 | 142.5 | 152 | May Day (Mon 4 May), Spring Bank Holiday (Mon 25 May) |
| Northern Ireland | 19 | 142.5 | 152 | May Day (Mon 4 May), Spring Bank Holiday (Mon 25 May) |
Week by week
May 2026 has 31 days: 10 Saturdays and Sundays, 2 holidays on a weekday and 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 May | 1 | 7.5 | 8 |
| 4–10 May, with May Day | 4 | 30 | 32 |
| 11–17 May | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 18–24 May | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 25–31 May, with Spring Bank Holiday | 4 | 30 | 32 |
Long weekends and leave in May 2026
- 3 days Saturday 2 May 2026 to Monday 4 May 2026: 3 days off without taking leave
- 3 days Saturday 23 May 2026 to Monday 25 May 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