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UK Lotto Draw Schedule 2026: When Draws Happen Each Week

When is UK Lotto drawn in 2026? Wednesday & Saturday, usually ~8:00–8:15 pm UK. Ticket sales close ~7:30 pm. Full draw list on Fetix.

Published on 2026-03-08·Updated on 2026-09-153 min read
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Overview

UK Lotto draws take place on two evenings a week — Wednesday and Saturday — usually around 8:00–8:15 pm UK time. Since 10 June 2026 each evening holds two draws, so the week contains four draws in total. This schedule applies throughout 2026 unless officially changed by the operator (Allwyn). Browse every draw by date : UK Lotto draws.

Ticket sales close shortly before the draw (often 7:30 pm). Check national-lottery.co.uk for exact times.

Important

Draw schedules are set by the operator. Fetix displays results for reference only. Check national-lottery.co.uk for the latest information.

UK Lotto draw days

UK Lotto is drawn on two evenings a week, with two draws on each evening since 10 June 2026:

  • Wednesday — Round 1 and Round 2, usually around 8:00–8:15 pm (UK time)
  • Saturday — Round 1 and Round 2, usually around 8:00–8:15 pm (UK time)

That makes four draws a week. Both rounds of an evening are covered by a single £2 ticket.

This schedule is set by the operator (Allwyn, which took over the National Lottery licence in February 2024) and applies throughout 2026 unless officially changed.

2026 schedule overview

In 2026, every Wednesday and Saturday is a UK Lotto draw day. There are no skipped draws for bank holidays under normal rules—draws continue as usual.

You can find each draw on UK Lotto draws by selecting the date.

Draw times

Draws are typically held around 8:00 pm UK time. Ticket sales close shortly before the draw (often 7:30 pm). Check national-lottery.co.uk for exact times, as they can change.

Must Be Won draws

When the jackpot reaches the Must Be Won cap, the next draw is a Must Be Won draw—the jackpot is guaranteed to be won (by Match 6 or shared among lower tiers). The schedule stays the same; only the jackpot rules change for that draw.

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FAQ

Are there draws on bank holidays?

Yes. UK Lotto typically draws on every Wed and Sat, including bank holidays. Confirm on the National Lottery website.

What if I miss the sales cutoff?

You cannot buy a ticket for that draw after sales close. The next draw is the following Wed or Sat.

Can I see past 2026 draws on Fetix?

Yes. UK Lotto draws includes historical draws. Select the date you need.

Is the schedule the same as EuroMillions?

No. EuroMillions draws on Tue and Fri. UK Lotto draws on Wed and Sat.

What time do results appear on Fetix?

Fetix is updated when draw data is synced. Results are usually available shortly after the draw.

Does Fetix show all four weekly draws separately?

Yes. Round 1 and Round 2 for both Wednesday and Saturday each appear as their own result set on the draws page.

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Disclaimer

Draw schedules are set by the operator. Fetix displays results for reference only. Check national-lottery.co.uk for the latest information.

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