Which nation gets the most days off in 2027?

All 4 regions of United Kingdom ranked by days actually off in 2027 — holidays that fall on a rest day are counted separately. Weekend here is Saturday & Sunday.

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More gazetted holidays does not always mean more days off: a holiday landing on a rest day is lost, and rest days themselves differ by region.

#	Nation	Actually off	bank holidays	Lost to weekend	Working days	Long weekends	Weekend
1	Northern Ireland	10	12	2	251	6	Sat & Sun
2	Scotland	9	12	3	252	6	Sat & Sun
3	England	8	10	2	253	4	Sat & Sun
4	Wales	8	10	2	253	4	Sat & Sun