Quick answer: Wales has 253 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 (national + regional public holidays for this subdivision).
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 0 |
| April | 20 | 2 |
| May | 19 | 2 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 20 | 1 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 3 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Wales)
National and regional public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| May 4, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Substitute Bank Holiday for Boxing Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026 for Wales.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
19 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 Wales in 2026?
Wales has 253 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding public holidays for this subdivision.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. Public holidays for Wales in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 9 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
May has the fewest working days, with 19.
How does Wales compare to the national total?
National totals for United Kingdom can differ from Wales 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.