One of the much awaited moments of a busy human being is the holiday. Yes, after working for long hours every body needs a break. This break is for refreshing the mind as well as the body. In addition, the break helps a person to attach himself with his family members. When your holiday is declared by the nation, you get a public holiday. Bank employees get some different kind of holiday. In UK, bank holidays are synonymous to public holidays. Since 1871, British bank holidays are regarded as public holidays. 2011 bank holidays in UK are divided into three areas. Find below the holiday list of UK banks for the year 2011.
About bank holiday list of 2011 in the United Kingdom
Holidays for bank employees in UK are really interesting. At present, around eight permanent bank holidays as well as public holidays are found in England, Wales, Scotland. For Northern Ireland ten holidays are allotted. Some of the holidays are not described as bank holidays in law of the United Kingdom. Christmas Day, Good Friday are such holidays which have not been yet mentioned in law. Due to common observance, they are regarded as bank holidays too. So, in the year 2011, you will enjoy these days also as your bank holiday.
2011 bank holiday list in UK
England and Wales:
- New Year's Day 3rd January
- Good Friday 22nd April
- Easter Monday22nd April
- Early May Bank Holiday, 2 May
- Spring Bank Holiday--- 30th May
- Summer Bank Holiday--29th August
- Christmas Day26th December
- Boxing Day 27th December
Scotland:
- New Year's Day---1st January
- Good Friday ---22nd April
- Early May Bank Holiday --- 2nd May
- Spring Bank Holiday--- 30th May
- Summer Bank Holiday ---1st August
- St Andrew's Day--- 30 November
- Christmas Day 27th December
- Boxing Day 26th December
Northern Ireland:
- New Year's Day 3rd January.
- St Patrick's Day -- 17th March.
- Good Friday 22nd April
- Easter Monday-- 25th April
- Early May Bank Holiday ---2nd May
- Spring Bank Holiday --30th May
- Battle of the Boyne or the Orangemen's Day 12th July
- Summer Bank Holiday, 29th August
- Christmas Day --27th December
- Boxing Day 26th December
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