There will be five bank holidays in April and May - all the dates
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPeople in England and Wales have five bank holidays to look forward to in the coming months, with the King's Coronation giving us an extra day off to celebrate.
Two bank holidays will take place in April, while three will fall in May. Bank holidays are a national public holiday and they are usually spread out across the calendar and includes seasonal events such as Christmas, Easter and the New Year.
On these days, most shops, schools, and businesses will close while public transport will operate on a different timetable. A long weekend is on the cards, with Good Friday on April 7 and Easter Monday on April 10. READ MORE: King Charles' coronation date, bank holiday details, and everything we know so far The first Monday in May, known as May Day, is also a bank holiday, meaning we get Monday May 1 off.
The King's Coronation takes place on Saturday May 6, with a bank holiday for the historical occasion taking place on the following Monday, May 8.
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