Bank holiday
When are the next bank holidays?

When are the next bank holidays?
May Day bank holiday to be moved by four days in 2020
3 Sep 2019
Bank Holiday travel chaos: what you need to know

Bank Holiday travel chaos: what you need to know
Road and rail disruption expected to slow down 8.6m Brits on the move
23 Aug 2019
August bank holiday events: 15 things to do in London

August bank holiday events: 15 things to do in London
Three days of top entertainment from comedy to Carnival
23 Aug 2019
Good Friday 2019: when is it and why is it celebrated?

Good Friday 2019: when is it and why is it celebrated?
Bank holiday commemorates the trial, crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus Christ
18 Apr 2019
Rain and strikes set to disrupt August bank holiday plans

Rain and strikes set to disrupt August bank holiday plans
Unsettled weather and engineering works contribute to UK woes over long weekend
23 Aug 2018
Will this May bank holiday be the hottest ever?

Will this May bank holiday be the hottest ever?
Temperatures expected to reach 30C in some parts of the country
24 May 2018
Will it snow at Easter? Forecasters take a punt

Will it snow at Easter? Forecasters take a punt
There is a chance that the bank holiday weekend could be a white one
4 Mar 2016

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