Explained in plain English
What are bank holidays?
Bank holidays are public holidays, usually when banks and many businesses close, giving people a day off work or school. They're set by the government, and if they fall on a weekend, the holiday often 'moves' to the next weekday. The story shows how these days off vary across the UK.
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