This is a list of the songs which reached number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart in 1988, according to the MRIB.[1] [2] [3] [4]
| Issue date | Song | Artist | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 January | "Come into My Life" | 4 weeks | ||
| 13 February | "When Will I Be Famous" | 1 week | ||
| 20 February | "Tell It to My Heart" | 1 week | ||
| 27 February | "Beat Dis" | 3 weeks | ||
| 19 March | "I Know You Got Soul" | 2 weeks | ||
| 2 April | "Don't Turn Around" | Aswad | 2 weeks | |
| 16 April | "Pink Cadillac" | 2 weeks | ||
| 30 April | "Theme from S'Express" | 3 weeks | ||
| 21 May | "Blue Monday 1988" | 1 week | ||
| 28 May | "Check This Out" | L.A. Mix | 3 weeks | |
| 18 June | "Doctorin' the Tardis" | 2 weeks | ||
| 2 July | "Roses Are Red" | 2 weeks | ||
| 16 July | "Push It" | 3 weeks | ||
| 6 August | "Superfly Guy" | S'Express | 1 week | |
| 13 August | "The Only Way Is Up" | 4 weeks | ||
| 10 September | "Big Fun" | 6 weeks | ||
| 22 October | "We Call It Acieed" | 3 weeks | ||
| 12 November | "Can You Party" | Royal House | 1 week | |
| 19 November | "Girl You Know It's True" | 1 week | ||
| 26 November | "Stand Up for Your Love Rights" | Yazz | 1 week | |
| 3 December | "Stakker Humanoid" | 2 weeks | ||
| 17 December | "Good Life" | Inner City | 4 weeks |