United Kingdom
How many people have time off today?
Our algorithm calculates the number of people enjoying a holiday or day off today in the United Kingdom. Provinces shaded in green indicate a higher proportion of people estimated to have a day off today.
Do you see regions green-colored, but today is not a public holiday? This suggests that it could be a day when many people have a non-working day, a weekend, or a school vacation period.
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Is today a holiday in the United Kingdom?
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How many people will be off in the next 30 days?
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In the upcoming period, you may notice a trend of people being off work in the United Kingdom. If the trend remains high for an extended period, it likely indicates a holiday or vacation season.
In the United Kingdom, part-time work is common, although its prevalence varies by region and sector. According to data from Eurofound, 8% of full-time workers in the UK expressed a desire to switch to part-time work in 2015, indicating significant interest in more flexible working arrangements.
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that in 2021, the number of part-time workers in the UK was approximately 8.4 million, accounting for 26.6% of all employees.
The regulations for store opening hours vary within the UK:
England and Wales: Large stores (over 280 square meters) may open on Sundays for a maximum of six consecutive hours between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM and must remain closed on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. Small stores are not subject to these restrictions and can open on any day at any time.
Scotland: There are no legal restrictions on opening hours; stores can set their own operating times.
Northern Ireland: Large stores may open on Sundays between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM and must remain closed on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. Small stores are not restricted.
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Sources
To estimate how many people are off work, we use various sources.
- Office for National Statistics (ONS). Employment and labour market: Overview of part-time work in the UK. Available at: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket
- GOV.UK. Trading hours for retailers: Rules and regulations. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/trading-hours-for-retailers-the-law
- Eurofound. Work preferences after full-time employment: Insights into part-time work in the UK. Available at: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu
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