Summer Bank Holiday 2023 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Date, and key details
Summer Bank Holiday will be celebrated in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales on August 28 this year. It was celebrated on August 7 in Scotland. It is a local public holiday and the people go on vacation, tour, picnic, or take part in different types of celebrations.
Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival coincides with this day every year. It began as a protest day in 1965 to express anger against bad living conditions by Caribbean immigrants, but it has become a carnival full of fun and entertainment. It is a very popular event and people from all walks of life and from different places participate in it, but it still maintains its Caribbean character.
Notting Hill Carnival is attended by more than two million people every year and it has become the second-largest street carnival in the world.
Summer bank holiday
The summer bank holiday was first time observed in 1871 when it was introduced in the Bank Holiday Act. It was launched as a public holiday for bank employees to watch a cricket match. When the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 was introduced, the bank holiday was moved to the last Monday of August for England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. It remained the first Monday of August for Scotland.
Summer bank holiday in Scotland
A three-day holiday is celebrated on this occasion. Not only banks, but other government offices and most private offices besides schools are remain closed on this day.
FAQs:
Q1. When summer bank holiday is observed?
A1. The summer bank holiday is celebrated in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland on the last Monday of August every year. It will be observed on August 28 this year. It is celebrated on the first Monday of August in Scotland. It was observed on August 7 in
