Working days in 2023
2023 has 260 weekdays. Taking out bank holidays leaves 251 working days in England & Wales.
251England & Wales
250Scotland
249Northern Ireland
251Republic of Ireland
Working days by month, 2023
| Month | Weekdays | England & Wales | Scotland | NI | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| March | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| April | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| May | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| July | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| August | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| September | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| October | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| November | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| December | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Total | 260 | 251 | 250 | 249 | 251 |
Monday to Friday, excluding each nation's bank or public holidays.
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in 2023?
2023 has 260 weekdays. After bank holidays, that leaves 251 working days in England and Wales, 250 in Scotland and 249 in Northern Ireland.
Does 260 working days include bank holidays?
No. A typical year has about 260 or 261 weekdays. That figure includes bank holidays, so the actual number of working days is lower – usually 252 or 253 in England and Wales.
How many working days are there in 2023 after annual leave?
With the statutory 28 days of leave including bank holidays, a full-time worker in England and Wales would work about 232 days in 2023.