Brits have two bank holidays to enjoy in May 2024 but when are they?
Every year, hard-working Brits get a handful of days off thanks to Bank Holidays.Last year, in celebration of the King's Coronation, we were treated to three bank holidays in May with a bonus day to mark the occasion on May 8.The second May Bank Holiday follows towards the end of the month on Monday, May 27.The Spring Bank Holiday was originally marked on the Monday after Pentecost, also known as Whitsun or Whit Monday.
It used to be observed at the start of June but it was replaced with the Spring bank holiday in the UK in 1971 by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, after a trial period from 1965 to 1970.All the UK Bank Holidays we have left in 2024Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.
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