Public Holidays22 Jan 20267 min read
UK Bank Holidays 2026 by Region
Scotland and Northern Ireland each have 251 working days in 2026, but their bank holidays fall on different dates and can change a deadline.
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UK guides on bank holidays, court deadlines, and the counting traps that shift dates by a day.
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19 Feb 2026 • 5 min read
Construction Adjudication Deadlines: The 7-Day Referral and 28-Day Decision
The 28-day decision period runs from the referral, not the notice, and both periods are counted in calendar days rather than working days.
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12 Feb 2026 • 6 min read
Planning Permission Deadlines in England: 8, 13 and 16 Weeks
Start with the application category and valid-receipt date. England's ordinary determination periods are calendar weeks, but a written extension can set a new date.
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Legal
5 Feb 2026 • 5 min read
Notice to Complete Calculator: 10 Working Days under the SCS
Under SCS 6.8.2, exclude the day the notice is given and count ten working days. First confirm the contract terms and effective notice date.
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Legal
2 Feb 2026 • 6 min read
Scottish Court Holidays 2026: SCTS Dates by Court Location
The SCTS 2026 calendar gives each court or office its own closure dates. Select the correct location before relying on a Scottish court calculation.
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Legal
29 Jan 2026 • 6 min read
CPR 2.8 Deadline Calculator: Clear Days and the 5-Day Rule
Identify the effective start or event date first. Then apply CPR 2.8's clear-days rule, five-day threshold and court-office rollover.
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Calculations
26 Jan 2026 • 6 min read
253 Working Days in 2026: England & Wales
There are 253 working days in England and Wales in 2026 on a Monday-to-Friday calendar. See the eight bank holidays and monthly totals.
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