In England and Wales, and Northern Ireland, the Summer Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday of August. In Scotland it is on the first Monday of August.
Government offices and most businesses in the United Kingdom are closed on Summer Bank Holiday. Most shops and restaurants are open.
For most workers, the three-day break is their last chance to enjoy the summer.
Events over the Summer Bank Holiday weekend include the Manchester Pride festival in Manchester, the Notting Hill Carnival in London, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Creamfields dance music festival in Cheshire.
Next Summer Bank Holiday - UK (England and Wales)
The next Summer Bank Holiday in UK (England and Wales) is Monday, August 26, 2024.
There are 333 days till Summer Bank Holiday 2024.
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