United Kingdom has 12 potential long weekends in 2042, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 10 natural 3-day weekends and 2 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
2 January
Jan 2, 2042 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 17, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Apr 4, 2042 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Apr 7, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Early May Bank Holiday
May 5, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Spring Bank Holiday
May 26, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Battle of the Boyne
Jul 14, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 4, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 25, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 1, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2042 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2042 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
12 long weekend opportunities United Kingdom 2042
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026