How many bank holidays in a year

Public transport may also be reduced. There is no public transport on Christmas Day and a limited service on Boxing Day. Most attractions, shops and restaurants are closed. Public holidays, or "bank holidays" as they are known, are spread throughout the year and mark religious, historical and special events.

Many of London's shops, attractions and businesses stay open throughout the public holidays. Make sure to check opening times before visiting on these days, as some only open for reduced hours and others might not open at all.

Public transport may also be affected, with reduced services. Plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website. There are eight public holidays in the UK. Make plans for the upcoming August bank holiday weekend which marks the summer public holiday 30 August.

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Enter a valid email address. This feedback form is for issues with the nidirect website only. This means that it falls at the end of the school summer holidays, while in Scotland pupils return much earlier in August. Log In. Contact us Sign up for newsletters. Log In Register now My account. Bank holidays Full list of dates, and when next UK bank holiday falls There are eight bank holidays in England and Wales this year, nine in Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland.

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