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What's a 'long weekend'?
A 'long weekend' typically refers to a three-day break from work or school, created when a bank holiday falls on a Monday or Friday. This allows people an extended period for leisure, travel, or family time, as mentioned in the story with the August 31st bank holiday creating one for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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