How to Use Offdays
Learn how to use Offdays to map leave, compare break options, and turn holiday dates into a practical plan.
Practical holiday answers before you book time off
Find practical public holiday and bank holiday guidance organised by country and region, so you can plan leave, long weekends, and travel with more confidence. If you want the product background first, read about Offdays.
Start with a country hub
Choose a country, then explore the region pages and articles that match the public/bank holiday or leave-planning question you have.
Browse region hubs
Jump straight to regional guidance when holiday rules differ inside the same country.
Start with the key questions
Start with the questions people ask most often when planning annual leave, public holidays, and long weekends.
How to Maximise Annual Leave in England and Wales in 2026
Use the 2026 bank holiday calendar in England and Wales to turn a standard annual leave allowance into longer breaks with fewer booked days.
How to Maximise Annual Leave in Scotland in 2026
Use Scotland's 2026 bank holiday calendar to create longer breaks and make better use of a standard annual leave allowance.
2026 England and Wales Bank Holidays
See the full 2026 bank holiday list for England and Wales, plus the substitute-day details that matter for leave planning.
2026 Scotland Bank Holidays
See the full 2026 Scotland bank holiday list, including 2 January, St Andrew's Day, and the Boxing Day substitute day.
Is Boxing Day a Bank Holiday in Scotland?
Find out whether Boxing Day is a bank holiday in Scotland in 2026, plus the substitute-day detail that matters for planning.
When Is New Year's Day in England and Wales?
Find the 2026 New Year's Day date in England and Wales, whether it is a bank holiday, and what usually changes around it.
Latest guides
Recent additions across countries, regions, and general leave-planning topics.
England World Cup Fixtures and Annual Leave Planning Guide
Plan your annual leave around England's World Cup fixtures, including UK kick-off times, match dates, and practical time off ideas for fans.
Scotland World Cup Fixtures and Annual Leave Planning Guide
Plan your annual leave around Scotland's World Cup fixtures, including UK kick-off times, late-night matches, and practical time off ideas for fans.
Annual Leave vs Sick Leave
Understand the difference between annual leave and sick leave, why they are treated differently, and how that affects time-off planning.
Can You Hand In Your Notice While on Annual Leave?
Learn whether you can hand in your notice while on annual leave, how notice periods usually work, and what to watch out for in your contract.
Do Teachers Receive Annual Leave and How Does It Work?
A simple guide to how annual leave works for teachers, why it is different from many other jobs, and what term-time restrictions usually mean.
Do You Have to Use Annual Leave for a Funeral?
Find out when annual leave may be used for a funeral, when compassionate leave may apply, and how to ask your employer about bereavement time off.
All planning guides
Browse every published guide in one place, grouped by scope so both general leave questions and location-specific pages stay crawlable and easy to scan.
General leave guides
- Annual Leave vs Sick Leave
- Can You Hand In Your Notice While on Annual Leave?
- Do Teachers Receive Annual Leave and How Does It Work?
- Do You Have to Use Annual Leave for a Funeral?
- Do You Have to Use Annual Leave for Jury Duty?
- Funny Short Quotes About Annual Leave You'll Love
- How Far in Advance Can You Book Annual Leave?
- How to Write a Professional Email Requesting or Changing Your Annual Leave
- Reasons for Annual Leave for Personal Reasons
- Reasons for Rejecting Annual Leave: Why Can an Employer Say No?
- Understanding the Average Annual Leave Policies Around the World
- When Did the Four Week Annual Leave Policy Begin?
- When Do Annual Holidays Reset Each Year? A Complete Guide
- How to Use Offdays
Country guides
Region guides
- England World Cup Fixtures and Annual Leave Planning Guide
- Scotland World Cup Fixtures and Annual Leave Planning Guide
- 2027 England and Wales Bank Holidays
- 2027 Northern Ireland Bank Holidays
- 2027 Scotland Bank Holidays
- Annual Leave Planner Guide
- How Bank Holidays Affect Annual Leave
- How to Maximise Annual Leave in England and Wales in 2026
- How to Maximise Annual Leave in Scotland in 2026
- 2026 England and Wales Bank Holidays
- 2026 Scotland Bank Holidays
- Is Boxing Day a Bank Holiday in Scotland?
- When Is New Year's Day in England and Wales?
Turn dates into better time off
Plan your time off in Offdays
Use public holiday dates to plan longer breaks, organise your annual leave, and see your year clearly in one place.
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