Explained in plain English
Why do they vary in the UK?
While many bank holidays are UK-wide, some are specific to individual nations, reflecting their unique cultures and histories. For example, Scotland has its own summer bank holiday and St Andrew's Day, which isn't a bank holiday in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, as highlighted in the story.
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Four UK nations have three bank holidays left in 2026This explainer came from a news story
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