The Wedding Dates to Avoid in 2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028
Choosing a wedding date is a huge milestone in the wedding planning journey, but how do you know you've picked the right one?
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?
- Personal Wedding Dates
- Unlucky Wedding Dates
- Sporting & Local Wedding Dates
- UK Bank Holiday & Public Holiday Wedding Dates in 2025
- UK Bank Holiday & Public Holiday Wedding Dates in 2026
- UK Bank Holiday & Public Holiday Wedding Dates in 2027
- UK Bank Holiday & Public Holiday Wedding Dates in 2028
- Best Wedding Dates According to Astrology
- Wedding Dates to Avoid According to Astrology
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?
Personal Wedding Dates
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
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)
February 9th - Super Bowl
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
February 8th - Super Bowl
March 6th - March 15th - Winter Paralympics
May 30th - UEFA Champions League Final
June 11th - July 19th - FIFA World Cup
June 29th - 12th - Wimbledon
Sporting & Entertainment Wedding Dates in 2027
February to March (TBC) - Rugby Six Nations (hosted in the UK, Ireland, France and Italy)
February 14th - Super Bowl
June (TBC) - FIFA World Cup
June 5th - UEFA Champions League Final
June 28th - July 11th - Wimbledon
Sporting & Entertainment Wedding Dates in 2028
July 21 - August 6th - Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
February (TBC) - Super Bowl
June (TBC) - FIFA World Cup
June (TBC) - UEFA Champions League Final
June - July (TBC) - Wimbledon
Local 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
Bank Holiday & Public Holiday Wedding Dates in 2028
Saturday 1st January
New Year’s Day
Monday 3rd January
New Year's Day Observed
Tuesday 29th February
Shrove Tuesday
Friday 17th March
St Patrick’s Day
Sunday 26th March
Mother's Day
Saturday 1st April
April Fools Day
Friday 14th April – Monday 17th April
Good Friday, Easter Weekend, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
Saturday 29th April - Monday 1st May
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 27th – Monday 29th May
Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 17th June
King Charles's Birthday
Sunday 18th June
Father’s Day
Wednesday 12th July
Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)
Monday 7th August
Bank Holiday (Scotland)
Saturday 26th - Monday 28th August
Bank Holiday Weekend
Tuesday 31st October
Halloween
Sunday 5th November
Guy Fawkes Night
Saturday 11th November
Remembrance Day
Sunday 12th November
Remembrance Sunday
Thursday 30th November
St Andrew’s Day Observed (Scotland)
Sunday 24th, Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th December
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Wednesday 31st December
New Year’s Eve
Best Wedding Dates According to Astrology
When it comes to the best wedding dates for astrology, there was only one person to ask, and that's celebrity psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman. Below she details the best wedding dates for astrology for 2025 and 2026, while we shed some light on the 2027 and 2028.
Best Wedding Dates 2025 in Astrology
"1st March 2025 is a day with no retrogrades at all," explains Inbaal.
"Each and every planet in the solar system is going direct, which is Astro-speak for saying that, marriages starting on that day will face no surprise challenges, and can smoothly carry on forever. Make it early on in the day though, before Venus, planet of love, goes retrograde. That wedding date is also during Pisces season, which is one of the most romantic signs of the zodiac.
"It is a Saturday, which is a day of Karma, so if you two are meant to be – this is the wedding day for you."
Adding to this, Inbaal told us, "5th November 2025 will have a Supermoon so huge, that your wedding night will feel otherworldly. When a full moon is very close to Earth, we call the phenomenon a Supermoon, and the lunar sphere then appears to be larger and brighter than usual.
"That specific full moon happens to be in the star sign of Taurus, which is a stable and home-loving sign. Those qualities will come in handy during a long and fecund marriage."
Best Wedding Dates 2026 in Astrology
Speaking about 2026 wedding dates, Inbaal says, "3rd January 2026 is a wonderful date for a lifetime of wedded bliss, wealth and luxury. The first Supermoon of the year does not dawdle and appears three days into the new year, and it’s a full Moon in Cancer, which is a super romantic sign.
"More than that though, on that day it’s a full house for Capricorn. The earth sign, which is synonymous with success and abundance, is host to the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars. This means that all elements of personality, communication, love and passion will be blessed by Capricorn’s luxurious presence.
"Another lovely day for saying your ‘I dos' is 21st March 2026. It is the spring equinox, the day of perfect balance between light and dark, and the blessings of that day are those of equality. This will ensure a marriage that is equal for you both.
"It’s a day of new beginnings, as the longer, warmer days start, and it is just at the end of Pisces season, which is a romantic season. On that day three main planets – Mercury which rules communication, Venus for love and Mars for passion, are all also in Pisces.
"The planet Mercury, which has been in retrograde, causing communication mayhem, turns direct on the 21st and blesses your marriage with good chats and love letters."
Best Wedding Dates 2027 & 2028 in Astrology
While astrology can tell us a lot about the best dates in the near future to plan a wedding, dates in 2027 and 2028 are still quite a while away! Nevertheless, we've done our research for our forward-thinking couples to show them the best wedding dates across these two years.
For those that follow the Chinese Zodiac, you're in luck... literally. 2027 is the year of the goat, which is representative of good fortune. In fact, it's one of the luckiest zodiac signs there is.
When it comes to lucky dates, couples in 2027 want to focus on dates that include 2 and 7. Also, as 27 is divisible by 9 and 3, look for dates that hold those numbers as well.
As for couples tying the knot in 2028, don't feel too envious of those getting married in the year of the goat. 2028 is the year of the monkey, which is said to be representative of fun, balance, and good humour.
The monkey offers stability and a solution to any situation. So, if you're worried about rain on your big day, then getting married in the year of the monkey will certainly help to make for a fun and exciting day, whatever the weather.
If you're wedding date holds a 2 or an 8, you'll have luck on your side in 2028. By that logic, Sunday 28th May could be the ideal date for a couple dreaming of an early summer May wedding in 2028. Also, double figures in your date like 11 and 22 are very good omens.
Wedding Dates to Avoid According to Astrology
As well as the best wedding dates in astrology, Inbaal also informed us of some dates that spiritual couples may want to avoid.
2025 Wedding Dates to Avoid in Astrology
"25th March 2025 brings together a combination of restless energies," explains Inbaal, "and restlessness really isn’t a quality that helps move a marriage forward. On that day, two major planets are in retrograde. Mercury, planet of communication is reversing, so the relationship will struggle with communication. Furthermore Venus, planet of love is reversing too, which means struggles with love.
"Both planets are in Aries, a sign that hates being tied down, and the Sun is in Aries too. To top it all off, the day is Tuesday, which is a fiery day of arguments and disagreements.
"7th September 2025 is a day of a Lunar eclipse. Even though a full moon in Pisces, which is also that day, might be extremely romantic and caring, the eclipse shuffles the deck. Pisces is linked with illusion and delusion, so a couple tying the link on that day could fall victim to daydreams and fantasies instead of spending eternity in reality.
"It is also the day that Uranus, planet of chaos goes retrograde. Who wants chaos on their wedding day?"
2026 Wedding Dates to Avoid in Astrology
"12th August 2026 brings a total eclipse of the Sun and is a date best avoided when tying the knot if you want your marriage to flourish," Inbaal says. "Partial eclipses are frequent, two to five every year, give or take. But a total eclipse is rare and comes around only every 18 months.
"Even though solar eclipses aren’t unlucky, they’ve been associated in the past with secrets and lies. Your wedding day is exactly the wrong day for your past to come crawling into the light, so avoid this eclipse day for your nuptials."
"25th October 2026 brings up a quick combination of situations which you’d want to avoid on your special day. Venus, planet of love and beauty, has gone retrograde a few days earlier and is in secret-loving Scorpio. So Venus is not playing nicely, and on the 25th it is joined by Mercury, planet of love and beauty, which is also in Scorpio.
"The Sun is in Scorpio too, and even though Scorpio is a passionate and caring sign, it’s not the right sign to marry under due to its love of secrecy."
2027 & 2028 Wedding Dates to Avoid in Astrology
Now, we don't want you to take this too literally. After all, there are only so many weekends in a British summertime, so, if the shoe fits!
Even so, some couples may want to avoid a few dates throughout these two years due to superstitions of unlucky dates. These include your classics: Friday 13th, Wednesdays, and even Saturdays in some cultures are considered to be bad luck.
Many people ask wedding planners the question - is it lucky to get married on a leap year? Well, we hate to break it to you, but it's actually the opposite. Getting married on Leap Days is thought to be unlucky, and we can sort of see why... after all, your anniversary would only come around once every few years!
There is a leap year on Tuesday, February 29th in 2028 - so consider yourself warned if you're getting married this month.
Now you have the dates sorted, it’s time to get your wedding budget in order. Here’s our guide of how to plan a wedding for just £3,000 – and not a penny more!
