UK Public Holidays and Bank Days Explained
By Emma Thompson••Category: work
The United Kingdom has a complex holiday system that varies between England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Bank Holidays by Region
England & Wales: Typically 8 bank holidays per year including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Scotland: Has additional holidays including January 2nd.
Northern Ireland: Includes the Twelfth of July (July 12th).
When a Holiday Falls on a Weekend
If a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday is usually designated.