Bank holiday

Type of public holiday

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A bank holiday is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies, and in the Republic of Ireland. In the United Kingdom, the term refers to all public holidays, be they set out in statute, declared by royal proclamation, or held by convention under common law.

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London Euston closed over Bank Holiday The West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Milton Keynes will be shut for four days from Good Friday for engineering works. Network Rail advises passengers to avoid travelling where possible... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:48Published 3 weeks ago

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16,000 street parties for the Platinum Jubilee: Find an event near you Millions of people are expected to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on the extended Bank Holiday weekend, with events planned across the UK. Sky News - Published on May 27, 2022