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United States has the better 2026 calendar, with 1 more public holiday and 2 more long weekends.
Winner
United States
Holidays gap
1
Long weekends gap
2
Best month
Nov
United States
United States comes out ahead on this comparison because it combines the stronger efficiency signal with a better long-weekend profile for 2026.
| Country | Holidays | Long Weekends | Efficiency | Best Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 14 | 1 | 2x | Mar |
| United States | 15 | 3 | 2.1x | Nov |
United States has the better 2026 calendar, with 1 more public holiday and 2 more long weekends.
Nov is the strongest month to plan around.
Check the official United Kingdom calendar before booking — employers can differ on observed dates.
Open the leave planner for United Kingdom or United States and see what your leave days are actually worth.