Upcoming Bank Holidays in England and Wales
6 May - Early May Bank Holiday
No Public Holiday on 1 May - No Labour Day
The next bank holiday in England and Wales is 6 May, the Early May bank holiday. Public holidays in the United Kingdom are days on which most businesses and non-essential services are closed. Many retail businesses, especially the larger ones, do open on some of the public holidays. However, there will be no public holiday on 1 May, as Labour Day has been cancelled this year.
Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. It has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement. The first Labour Day was held in the United States in 1882, and it has since been adopted by many other countries around the world.
The following table shows the upcoming bank holidays in England and Wales:
| Day | Date | Days to go |
|---|---|---|
| Early May Bank Holiday | 6 May | 17 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 29 May | 53 |
| August Bank Holiday | 29 August | 124 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | 268 |
| Boxing Day | 26 December | 269 |
You can also view a calendar of all the bank holidays in England and Wales, or print a PDF version.
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