The UK has a handful of bank holidays throughout the year but why do two take place in May each year? Here's the history behind them.

Muslims across the globe are making preparation to celebrate one of the biggest festivals in the Islamic calendar – Eid ...

Each year England recognises eight bank holidays, aside from a few exceptions, with Scotland recognising nine in Scotland and Northern Ireland celebrating ten. In 2022, the UK had two extra bank ...

Article continues below These days, the UK's bank holiday calendar is stitched together from statutory law, regal decrees and customs that have stood the test of time. Every once in a while ...

The Government has confirmed that Brits will enjoy eight more bank holidays before the end of 2025. However, it's worth noting that not all are UK-wide. The recent Easter weekend saw England ...

The festive season could see a change in the traditional bank holiday dates due to the calendar setup of December 25, 2027. With Christmas Day falling on a Saturday and Boxing Day on a Sunday, UK ...

Here’s what we know about the two upcoming bank holidays and why they get a spot on the UK calendar each year. Why do we have two bank holidays in the UK in May? In May, the two bank holidays ...