UK Lotto Draw Schedule 2026 — Wed & Sat, ~8pm UK Time | Fetix

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.

Since 10 June 2026, UK Lotto draws twice per evening. Every Wednesday and Saturday now holds two independent draws — Round 1 and Round 2 — so there are four draws a week, not two. One £2 ticket is entered into both, and the jackpot is shared across the two rounds. Full details: the New Lotto rules explained.

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

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.

Go further on Fetix

• UK Lotto draws — full draw history by date
• Stats — analyse draws filtered for UK Lotto
• Verify ticket — check your numbers
• My numbers — track your picks

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.

Disclaimer

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

Sources

• Fetix: statistics
• National Lottery: how to play UK Lotto