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In 2024, folks in England and Wales can look forward to eight bank holidays, including three days off in April and May to hopefully enjoy sunny weather.
It's a good idea to jot down these dates if you're planning your time off work as you might be able to fenagle a week off while only taking a couple of days off here and there. If a bank holiday lands on a weekend, the first Monday which follows becomes a "substitute" bank holiday. But remember, not everyone gets to enjoy these days off as employers aren't required to give paid leave on these days.
On bank holidays most shops and businesses shut, and schools close as public transport is reduced. But employers are not obliged to give workers paid leave on bank or public holidays, and they can affect how and when benefits such as Universal Credit are paid.
Here's the full list of 2024 bank holidays for England and Wales:
Full list of bank holidays in 2024 in England and Wales:
- Monday, January 1 - New Year's Day
- Friday, March 29 - Good Friday
- Monday, April 1 - Easter Monday
- Monday, May 6 - Early May bank holiday
- Monday, May 27 - Spring bank holiday
- Monday, August 26 - Summer bank holiday
- Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day
- Thursday, December 26 - Boxing Day
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