United Kingdom has 12 potential long weekends in 2018, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 9 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2018 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
2 January
Jan 2, 2018 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 19, 2018 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Mar 30, 2018 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Apr 2, 2018 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Early May Bank Holiday
May 7, 2018 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Spring Bank Holiday
May 28, 2018 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Battle of the Boyne
Jul 12, 2018 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 6, 2018 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 27, 2018 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint Andrew's Day
Nov 30, 2018 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2018 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
12 long weekend opportunities United Kingdom 2018
Last updated: April 1, 2026