2011 Bank Holidays in UK

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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.

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 Monday—22nd April
Early May Bank Holiday, 2 May
Spring Bank Holiday--- 30th May
Summer Bank Holiday--29th August
Christmas Day—26th 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