Quick answer: England has 254 business days in 2024 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2024 (national + regional public holidays for this subdivision).
Month-by-month business days (2024)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 |
| February | 21 | 0 |
| March | 20 | 1 |
| April | 21 | 1 |
| May | 21 | 2 |
| June | 20 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 21 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 0 |
| October | 23 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 20 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2024 (England)
National and regional public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | New Year's Day |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Good Friday |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Easter Monday |
| May 6, 2024 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 27, 2024 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Boxing Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2024 for England.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
20 working days.
Holidays included
Public holidays for this region excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in England in 2024?
England has 254 working days in 2024 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding public holidays for this subdivision.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. Public holidays for England in 2024 are excluded from the working-day total (about 8 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
March, June and December has the fewest working days, with 20.
How does England compare to the national total?
National totals for United Kingdom can differ from England when regional public holidays apply only in this subdivision.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.
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Working days in the United Kingdom - quick context
Bank holidays in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland do not always match. This page uses the GB calendar configured in HolidayDB; if you need Scotland-only or NI-only lists, check the calculator’s region options when supported.