Bank Holiday 2023: When is next bank holiday in UK? Know about 2024 bank holidays and Notting Hill Carnival

When is the official summer bank holiday in the UK? When the other bank holidays will be there? As the summer season is drawing to an end and the summer bank holiday will be observed on August 28.

Summer Bank Holiday

The summer bank holiday began with a holiday to watch a cricket match. Later it was announced to give a break to the bank employees and the first Monday of August was declared the summer bank holiday. It was changed to the last Monday of August for England, Ireland and Wales. Scotland continues to have a summer bank holiday on the first Monday of August.

2023 Bank Holidays

The other bank holidays in England and Wales will be on Christmas, December 25, and Boxing Day, December 26.

2024 Bank Holidays in England, Wales

Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Friday, March 29: Good Friday
Monday, April 1: Easter Monday
Monday, May 6: Early May bank holiday
Monday, May 27: Spring bank holiday
Notting Hill Carnival

In England, the summer bank holiday coincides with the Notting Hill Carnival in London. It is the second biggest street carnival in the world as more than two million people participate in it.

FAQs:

Q1. When will be the next bank holiday this year?
A1. The summer bank holiday in England, Wales and Ireland will be observed on August 28. Other bank holidays of this year will be observed on December 25 and December 26.

Q2. How did the summer bank holiday begin?
A2. The summer bank holiday in the UK began as a holiday to watch a cricket match. Later, it was observed to have a break and enjoy a three-day vacation at the end of the summer season.