Bank Holidays

The Shark ChillPill, which is the perfect handheld fan for heatwaves, travel and holidays is discounted in the Amazon Prime Day sale.

Shark’s ChillPill kept me cool in 30°C heat and it’s now on sale

Meals out needn't break the bank - this offer is a delicious bargain

Families can feed four at Harvester from £45 with this big saving

Slow-moving traffic on the M42 south of Birmingham ahead of the May bank holiday weekend

Bank holiday traffic: RAC reveals busiest roads and times to travel

The Shark ChillPill is the perfect handheld fan for travel, holidays and hot bank holidays.

I tried Shark ChillPill in 30°C heat and it earned bag space

People enjoy the warm and sunny weather as they punt along the River Cam in Cambridge

Parts of UK hotter than Hawaii ahead of bank holiday weekend

Wickes landscaping bark chippings come in 100L bags and are currently on a 3 for £30 deal

Wickes bark chippings three for £30 deal for May garden jobs

Romania's Brasov cityscape is a must see.

Ad Feature European road trips rise among Brits ahead of May bank holidays

A family take a punt through Westgate Gardens in Canterbury, Kent, during the sunny weather

UK three-day week 2027: Bank holidays give Brits extended break

People relaxing in the sunshine in St James´s Park, London after the arrival of spring weather

Easter weather: Met Office forecast for bank holiday weekend

If the return to work after Christmas has been tough, a long weekend thanks to a bank holiday could be just the thing to look forward to

Bank Holidays 2026 for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Revellers celebrate Hogmanay 2026 in Edinburgh

The full list of UK bank holidays in 2026 - as Boxing Day moves

Reindeer stop traffic on the road near Aviemore

Exact days and times to drive over Christmas to avoid traffic

Benefits and pension payments may differ for some recipients over Christmas

Changes to benefit and pension payments over Christmas announced

You could spend longer away from the office by booking smart when it comes to annual leave in 2026

Maximise 2026 holidays: How to double annual leave next year

Creating healthy bedtime habits and encouraging time spent outdoors can both help kids cut back on screen time

9 tips for curbing your child's screen time - before school returns

Millions will face road chaos this upcoming August bank holiday weekend. (Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Millions of drivers warned of tailbacks and long delays this weekend

There are still some August Bank holiday weekend holidays on offer to the likes of Spain and Prague. (Photo: Thomas Cook)

Last-minute Bank Holiday getaways still on offer from Friday to Monday
There are still some August Bank holiday weekend holidays on offer to the likes of Spain and Prague.
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Is today a Bank Holiday? When the August 2025 long weekend falls

Marley & Cooper with Helen Sutton on Cleethorpes beach 22nd May 2025. Humber, Lincolnshire

Brits swap Bank Holidays for ‘Bark Holidays’ as staycations with dogs soar

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Early May bank holiday 2025 opening hours for Aldi, Tesco, and more

A major London station will be closed this May bank holiday weekend. (Photo: Getty Images)

One of UK's busiest train stations to be closed this bank holiday

The Government has announced that eight additional bank holidays will be observed across the UK between now and the end of 2025. (Photo: David Parry/PA Media Assignments)

Eight more bank holidays confirmed before end of 2025 - when are they?

Members of the Ewell St Mary's Morris Men perform traditional jigs and dances to mark St George's Day at Leadenhall Market in London last year

St George's Day: Is today a bank holiday?

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Upcoming UK bank holidays - when your next days off work are in 2025

The Easter holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor's surgery.

Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick

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Early Easter benefit payments for 1000s as DWP and HMRC dates moved

Bank Holidays 2025: How to maximise annual leave in the new year

Bank Holidays 2025: How to maximise annual leave this year

In Ireland, 1 February marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, and it is known as St Brigid's Day. (Photos: PA)

Ireland to celebrate new bank holiday - what is St Brigid's Day?
In Ireland, 1 February marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, and it is known as St Brigid's Day.
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The UK will have an additional bank holiday in 2025 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Brits to get extra bank holiday in 2025

Members of the public fill The Mall before a flypast during the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London in June 2022 (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to get extra bank holiday in 2025 to mark major historic event

By strategically booking days off, you could turn 28 days of annual leave into a whopping 58 days off – perfect for either jet-setting or relaxing at home.

How to double your time off in 2025

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The confirmed Bank Holiday opening hours of retailers including Tesco

The shortlist for the Uber Eat Restaurant of the Year Award 2023 have been announced. Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Bank Holiday grocery delivery rules for UberEats

Rain has been forecast for the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

Bank holiday weather update as Met Office gives latest advice

Contestants in the men’s downhill race chase the cheese down the hill in June 2022 at Cooper’s Hill in Gloucester, England.

The story behind today's bank holiday

Brewdog will be giving away a free pint of Cold Beer to customers who come wearing shorts this Bank Holiday weekend.

Brewdog will be giving away free pints of beer this Bank Holiday

Cottages.com has rounded up its last-minute May bank holiday getaways that include stays in barn conversions and quirky cottages. (Photo: Cottages.com)

Last-minute May bank holiday getaways in popular UK hotspots

Bank Holiday Traffic - best and worst times to travel

Bank holiday traffic: Video explains best and worst times to travel

Travel experts have unveiled the cheapest destinations for getaways over the May bank holidays. (Photo: BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)

The cheapest May bank holiday destinations

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How will May's benefit payments be affected by bank holidays?

What’s new in H&M this week? Get bank holiday ready with these affordable must-have items (H&M)

Get bank holiday ready with affordable items from H&M

Supermarkets have released their opening hours for Easter Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP

Breaking Easter supermarket opening hours

Drivers are being warned of 'carmageddon' this Easter, with more than 14 million journeys expected throughout the holiday period. (Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Easter travel warning

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Maximise your 2024 holiday plans by booking leave around bank holidays

A torchlit procession marks the opening event of Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh.

Why Scotland has two New Year bank holidays

Schools across the UK are preparing to break up for the Christmas holidays (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

When do schools close for Christmas 2023? Date pupils are off for Xmas

There are plenty of bank holidays over the festive period - worth noting if you need to know bank opening hours this Christmas.

Breaking What days are banks including Barclays & NatWest open this Christmas?

Benefit claimants may find their payments arrive earlier than normal this month.

Universal Credit & benefit claimants hit by another payment change

The UK has seen a mixture of sun and rain so far during summer 2023 - this is what the weather will be like in August

Met Office shares latest verdict on when rain will stop in August

The summer bank holiday comes every year in August (lazyllama - stock.adobe.com)

Explainer Date of summer bank holiday in August 2023 all across the UK

The full list of UK bank holiday dates in 2023 and 2024.

Explainer The date of next 2023 bank holiday plus all 2024 bank holiday dates

Supermarket opening times: here's when they'll be open this Bank Holiday Monday

When supermarkets are open this May bank holiday - full list

Benefits payments will be issued on a different date this month due to the bank holiday (Photo: Adobe)

Exact date DWP benefits payments will be paid over May bank holiday

Pupils across the UK are looking forward to some time off from school during May and June 2023.

When is May half term 2023? Dates for school holiday across the UK

Whit Monday is a Christian festival celebrated a day after Pentecost Sunday

Explainer The history of Whit Monday and how it is celebrated around the world

King Charles' Coronation will take place on Saturday, May 6 at Westminster Abbey

Why there is an extra bank holiday in May and if we get it next year

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‘Double trouble’ on roads as 32m bank holiday road trips planned

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