Couples deciding which wedding dates will work for them will know that it can be a bit of a minefield selecting the perfect one.
Setting a wedding date to get married on isn't just about choosing a day you'd like to get married this year or next, it's about finding a date that you and your partner love, that works for your timeline and that doesn't clash with anything that'll disrupt your plans. So, if you're choosing a wedding date, then keep reading!
Here, you'll find advice on picking a wedding date, as well as a list of wedding dates in 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 that are super popular wedding dates, and the dreaded wedding dates to avoid. From unlucky Friday the 13th and long bank holiday weekends, to big sporting dates and personal clashes, you'll find all of the significant wedding dates in the next few years that you'll either want to nab as quickly as possible, or avoid like the plague.
But it's all down to personal preference too. For example, public holidays and bank holidays in the UK are sought after dates because of the extended weekend, but they're also likely to cost you more than another weekend in the year. What's more, there are sporting events that have caused trouble for many couples over the years, while some totally embraced it.
The Wedding Dates to Avoid in 2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028 Whether it's a dream wedding date or one to avoid, you'll find all the important marriage dates below to help you make your decision - and we even have expert comments and advice from a celebrity psychic who's advised us on the best (and worst!) wedding dates for astrology in 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Spiritual couples will want to hear about those!
How Do You Choose a Wedding Date?
Setting a date for your wedding is one of the first things to check off the wedding planning to-do list, but one question your likely asking yourself is do you pick a wedding date or a venue first? And how do you choose a wedding date that's right for you? The short answer is there really are no stark rules when it comes to marriage dates and the best wedding dates to choose, as they will vary from couple to couple. And the answer to choosing a date or venue first is really that it depends. If you are getting married this year or the next and you know your date, then the next step is to find a wedding venue Usually, couples will view and choose venues they love, and then look at what availability they have that falls into your wedding dates criteria. So if you're not sure which wedding dates you want to go for, we'd recommend narrowing it down using the below questions.
What year do you want to get married?
Do you want to get married this year and do things quickly, or are you looking for next year or the year after? The further away your desired wedding dates are, the more choice you'll have with venues. What month do you want to get married? Is there a particular season or month you love. Perhaps you're dreaming of a summer wedding or a winter wonderland do. Either way, it's really good to have an idea of the time of year you want. Do you have any wedding dates or days to avoid? For example, do you absolutely need a wedding date that falls in the summer holidays?
Are you adamant that you only want to look at Saturdays?
If you're wondering how to choose a wedding date that's right for you, why not use personal dates that mean something to you?
Here are some personal wedding dates you might want to consider for your special day, as well as some you may want to avoid!
Anniversaries
Tying the knot on yours and your partner's anniversary is a lovely way to mark the milestone in your relationship, and it also gives you less dates to remember! Couples who have been together a while often end up with so many anniversaries - the day you met, the first date, the date it became official, the engagement, and then the wedding date, too - so why not double up? One thing to note is that whilst getting married on your anniversary is super significant and sweet, it may not be the same for other people if a big milestone of theirs clashes with yours. You can't determine your wedding date based on avoiding everyone you know and their anniversaries, but consider siblings, parents and any extremely close friends who have recently wed. Having said that, there are parents and family members out there that would be touched at you choosing to share your marriage dates with them, so if you're considering it, have the conversation.
Birthdays
What better way to celebrate yours or your partner's birthday than walking down the aisle and partying with your friends and family? It'll easily go down in history as the best birthday wedding ever, and is a great way to make your wedding date significant and meaningful. It's also worth keeping in mind close family members and friends birthdays when choosing your wedding dates. No one should expect you to not get married on a particular date because it's their birthday - they have one every year after all - but it's something to think about when setting the date.
Sad Personal Dates
While choosing personal wedding dates can be really meaningful and special, you may want to avoid any sad personal dates for you and your family. If there are any anniversaries of people passing away, or particularly sensitive times of year, consider avoiding these when choosing your wedding date, and if it's unavoidable, have a chat with anyone impacted beforehand.
Unlucky Wedding Dates
If you’re superstitious, you might want to avoid any Friday the 13th dates. There’s nothing to say that getting married on Friday the 13th is actually unlucky, but if you’re someone who’s particularly superstitious, here are all the Friday the 13th dates within the next four years.
Friday 13th Dates in 2025
Friday 13th June
Friday 13th Dates in 2026
Friday 13th February
Friday 13th March
Friday 13th November
Friday 13th Dates in 2027
Friday 13th August
Friday 13th Dates in 2028
Friday 13th October
Sporting & Entertainment Wedding Dates Wedding Dates to Avoid
We don’t need to remind you what couples who married on the day of the England’s FIFA World Cup semi-final had to contend with. Guests were watching the match secretly on their phones as the couple walked down the aisle, sneaking out the reception to get a score update, and even pulling a last-minute sickie!
It’s important to know if your potential wedding date could clash with any big sporting events. Of course, this doesn’t mean you can’t hold your wedding during these dates (many are prime summer Saturdays, after all), but it’s worth bearing in mind you might need to arrange some screening opportunities for sporting fans.
Sporting & Entertainment Wedding Dates in 2025
January 31st - March 15th - Rugby Six Nations (hosted in the UK, Ireland, France and Italy)
April 19th - May 5th - World Snooker Championship (Sheffield)
May 17th - FA Cup Final
June 30th - 13th July - Wimbledon
July 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 16th 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, 30th - August 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 12th, 16th,17th - Oasis Tour July
August (TBC) - Beyonce Tour
Sporting & Entertainment Wedding Dates in 2026
February to March (TBC) - Rugby Six Nations (hosted in the UK, Ireland, France and Italy)
February 6th - February 22nd - Winter Olympics
March 15th - Winter Paralympics
May 30th - UEFA Champions League Final
June 11th - July 19th - FIFA World Cup
June 29th - 12th - Wimbledon
Wedding Dates to Avoid
It’s also worth noting things that are being planned in your local area, or the area you’re planning on getting married in.
Does the town have an annual festival or carnival that might be worth avoiding? If you’re unsure and want to be on the safe side, contact the local council – they should be able to notify you of anything within the local area that is big enough to cause disruption to your wedding plans.
For example, Pride events - for some, these huge celebrations will really add to the festivity of their day, however logistically, large crowds gathering can cause problems with guests arriving, booking accommodation, and for you and your wedding party to move from place to place on the day.
In 2025, Pride Day will take place on June 7th in Portsmouth, so couples tying the knot in that area around this time should take extra care with their logistics on the big day. And for those getting married outside of Portsmouth, check with your local council to make sure that you're aware of any road closures or planned celebrations. If you'd rather avoid the risk of your wedding clashing with a public holiday, you can always book your wedding abroad to guarantee some good weather and a peaceful atmosphere.
Bank Holiday & Public Holiday Wedding Dates in 2025
Wednesday 1st January New Year’s Day
Thursday 2nd January Public Holiday (Scotland)
Saturday 1st March St David’s Day (Wales)
Monday 17th March St Patrick’s Day
Sunday 30th March Mother's Day
Monday 1st April April Fools Day
Friday 18th April – Monday 21st April Good Friday, Easter Weekend, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
Saturday 3rd – Monday 5th May Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 24th – Monday 26th May Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
Sunday 15th June Father’s Day
Saturday 12th July Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)
Monday 14th July Bank Holiday (Northern Ireland)
Saturday 2nd – Monday 4th August Bank Holiday Weekend (Scotland)
Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th August Bank Holiday Weekend
Friday 31st October Halloween
Wednesday 5th November Guy Fawkes Night
Tuesday 11th November Remembrance Day
Sunday 9th November Remembrance
Sunday Friday 14th November King Charles' Birthday
Monday 1st December St Andrew’s Day Observed (Scotland)
Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th, Friday 26th December Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Wednesday 31st December New Year’s Eve
Bank Holiday & Public Holiday Wedding Dates in 2026
Thursday 1st January New Year’s Day
Friday 2nd January Public Holiday (Scotland)
Sunday 1st March St David’s Day (Wales)
Tuesday 17th March St Patrick’s Day
Sunday 15th March Mother's Day
Wednesday 1st April April Fools Day
Friday 3rd April – Monday 5th April Good Friday, Easter Weekend, Easter Sunday and Easter
Monday Saturday 2nd – Monday 4th May Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th May Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
Sunday 21st June Father’s Day
Sunday 12th July Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)
Monday 13th July Bank Holiday (Northern Ireland)
Saturday 1st – Monday 5th August Bank Holiday Weekend (Scotland)
Saturday 29th – Monday 31st August Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 31st October Halloween
Thursday 5th November Guy Fawkes Night
Wednesday 11th November Remembrance Day
Sunday 8th November Remembrance Sunday
Saturday 14th November King Charles' Birthday
Monday 30th November St Andrew’s Day Observed (Scotland)
Thursday 24th, Friday 25th, Saturday 26th December Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Thursday 31st December New Year’s Eve
Bank Holiday & Public Holiday Wedding Dates in 2027
Friday 1st January New Year’s Day
Saturday 2nd January Public Holiday (Scotland)
Saturday 4th January Bank Holiday (Scotland)
Monday 1st March St David’s Day (Wales)
Wednesday 17th March St Patrick’s Day
Sunday 7th March Mother's Day
Thursday 1st April April Fools Day
Friday 26th March – Monday 29th March Good Friday, Easter Weekend, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
Saturday 1st May - Monday 3rd May Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 29th May - Monday 31th May Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
Sunday 20th June Father’s Day
Monday 12th July Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)
Saturday 31st– Monday 2nd August Bank Holiday Weekend (Scotland)
Saturday 28th – Monday 30th August Bank Holiday Weekend
Sunday 31st October Halloween
Friday 5th November Guy Fawkes Night
Thursday 11th November Remembrance Day
Sunday 14th November Remembrance Sunday & King Charles' Birthday
Tuesday 30th November St Andrew’s Day Observed (Scotland)
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th, Monday 27th Tuesday 28th December Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Bank Holiday, Boxing Day Substitute Bank Holiday
Friday 31st December New Year’s Eve
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