UK Bank Holidays Status
Official UK bank and public holidays
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bank holidays are there in the UK?
England and Wales have 8 permanent bank holidays. Scotland has 9, and Northern Ireland has 10 including St Patrick's Day.
Are bank holidays paid?
There's no statutory right to paid bank holidays. It depends on your employment contract. Most full-time employees receive them as paid leave.
What happens if a bank holiday falls on a weekend?
If a bank holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, a substitute weekday becomes the bank holiday (usually the following Monday).