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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Good Friday and Christmas Day are common law holidays, having been customary holidays since time immemorial. [5]The first official bank holidays were named in the Bank Holidays Act 1871, introduced by Liberal politician and banker Sir John Lubbock. [5]
UK bank holidays; Scotland Bank Holidays - Scottish Government; Text of the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. Public holidays (Ireland) Bank holidays (Ireland) (National) bank holidays (Ireland)
Holidays in England (2 C, 10 P) ... Pages in category "Public holidays in the United Kingdom" The following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total.
The Bank Holidays Act 1871 (34 & 35 Vict. c. 17) established public holidays (known as bank holidays) in addition to those customarily recognised in the United Kingdom.. The Act designated four bank holidays in England, Wales and Ireland (Easter Monday; Whit Monday; First Monday in August; 26 December if a weekday) and five in Scotland (New Year's Day, or the next day if a Sunday; Good Friday ...
The following table is a list of countries by number of public holidays excluding non-regular special holidays. Nepal and India have the highest number of public holidays in the world with 35 annually. Also, Nepal has 6 day working schedule in a week.
Pages in category "Holidays in England" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. August Bank Holiday; E.
In the British Isles, bank holidays are days established as public holidays in statute law. [2] In England and Wales, Good Friday and Christmas Day are known as common law holidays, as they have been celebrated by custom since time immemorial. [3] Bank holidays were introduced in the late 19th century to extend the labour rights citizens have ...
Public holidays in Algeria; Public holidays in Andorra; Public holidays in Angola; Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda; Public holidays in Argentina; Public holidays in Armenia; Public holidays in Australia. Public holidays in Christmas Island; Public holidays in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Public holidays in Norfolk Island; Public holidays ...