Public Holidays in the United Kingdom are usually called Bank Holidays because, with a few exceptions, the banks are closed on those days.
Similar holidays are observed in England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland but each member of the United Kingdom as a slightly different public holiday calendar.
Use these handy Public Holiday Calendars when making your UK travel plans.
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 Public Holidays in England and Wales - 2009 to 2014 |  Public Holidays in Scotland - 2009 to 2014 |  Public Holidays in Northern Ireland - 2009 to 2014 |
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