Did we have an extra bank holiday in 2012?
The government has confirmed that workers will be given an extra bank holiday in 2012 to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The bank holiday will fall on 5 June and the late May bank holiday will be moved to 4 June – the Queen’s birthday – to create a four-day weekend.
Why 30 August is bank holiday in UK?
Monday 30 August is indeed the summer bank holiday for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Ever since 1971 the day off always falls on the last Monday of the month in these nations, following a trial period which started in 1965.
Why does UK have August bank holiday?
The summer bank holiday was introduced in the Bank Holidays Act 1871 and first observed in that year. It was originally intended to give bank employees the opportunity to participate and attend cricket matches.
When did August bank holiday start?
August Bank Holidays The 1871 act was the origin of the first Monday in August as a bank holiday in England, Wales Northern Ireland and Scotland.
When did the August bank holiday change in England?
1971
Following the 1971 Act, the August bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland was updated to fall on the last Monday in August.
What are the bank holidays in England and Wales in 2012?
Past bank holidays in England and Wales 2012. 26 December. Wednesday. Boxing Day. 25 December. Tuesday. Christmas Day. 27 August.
When is the August bank holiday in the UK?
This is a Bank Holiday observed on the last Monday in August in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, the August Bank Holiday is observed on the first Monday in August. It should be mentioned that banks in Scotland observe the English Bank Holiday dates.
Why is there a bank holiday on 5 June 2012?
Gray square indicates feast day. Such day is NOT a bank holiday In 2012, there was a special holiday on Tuesday, 5 June, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Therefore, to make it a four-day weekend, the Spring Bank Holiday that would usually have occurred at the end of May was delayed until Monday, 4 June 2012
What are the bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2012?
Past bank holidays in Northern Ireland 2012. 26 December. Wednesday. Boxing Day. 25 December. Tuesday. Christmas Day. 27 August.