Countdown Calculator

Christmas Day 2025 falls on Thursday 25 December. From January 2025, there are approximately 359 days until Christmas. Key preparation dates include: Royal Mail last posting dates typically 18-21 December for 2nd Class, 20-23 December for 1st Class. Christmas Eve is 24 December, Christmas Day 25 December (bank holiday), and Boxing Day 26 December (bank holiday). Many UK workplaces close from 24 December until 2 January.

UK bank holidays 2025 (England & Wales): New Year's Day 1 January (Wednesday), Good Friday 18 April, Easter Monday 21 April, Early May Bank Holiday 5 May (Monday), Spring Bank Holiday 26 May (Monday), Summer Bank Holiday 25 August (Monday), Christmas Day 25 December (Thursday), Boxing Day 26 December (Friday). Scotland adds 2 January and St Andrew's Day substitute on 1 December. Northern Ireland adds St Patrick's Day on 17 March and Battle of the Boyne on 14 July.

To calculate UK working days: First count total calendar days until your deadline using this calculator. Then subtract weekend days (approximately 2/7 of the total - so for 30 days, about 8-9 weekend days). Finally subtract any UK bank holidays that fall within the period. For example, 30 calendar days = roughly 20-21 working days, minus any bank holidays. England/Wales has 8 annual bank holidays. For precise calculations, especially across holiday periods, use a dedicated working day calculator.

This calculator is accurate to the second. It uses your device's current date/time and calculates the exact difference to your target date/time. The live countdown updates every second, showing days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining. The calculator correctly handles leap years, different month lengths, and British Summer Time. For maximum accuracy, ensure your device's clock and timezone are set correctly to UK time (GMT/BST).

UK school holidays 2025 (approximate - varies by local authority): February Half-Term 17-21 February, Easter Holidays 7-21 April (includes Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays), May Half-Term 26-30 May (includes Spring Bank Holiday), Summer Holidays 21 July - 2 September (6 weeks), October Half-Term 27-31 October (includes Halloween), Christmas Holidays 19 December - 5 January 2026. Exact dates vary by region - always check your local council website for confirmed dates.

Yes, this calculator is perfect for UK retirement countdowns. Simply enter your planned retirement date to see exactly how many days remain. Common UK retirement dates include: State Pension Age (currently 66 for everyone, rising to 67 between 2026-2028), early retirement at 55-57 for accessing private/workplace pensions (note: minimum age rises from 55 to 57 from 6 April 2028), or your personal chosen retirement date. You can claim State Pension up to 4 months before reaching State Pension Age.

Results days 2025 (provisional dates): A-Level results Thursday 14 August 2025, GCSE results Thursday 21 August 2025. Exam periods typically run mid-May to late June. Students are advised to start serious revision 8-12 weeks before GCSEs, 12-16 weeks for A-Levels. UCAS Clearing opens in July for last-minute university places. Exact dates are confirmed by exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) in January each year.

Major UK events 2025: Six Nations Rugby (February-March), Cheltenham Festival (March), Grand National (April), FA Cup Final (May), Chelsea Flower Show (May), Royal Ascot and Glastonbury (June), Wimbledon and British Grand Prix (July), Edinburgh Festival and Notting Hill Carnival (August), Bonfire Night (November), and numerous Christmas markets (November-December). Use the quick preset buttons above or enter any date manually to start your countdown.