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If a bank holiday is on a weekend, a ‘substitute’ weekday becomes a bank holiday, normally the following Monday. Your employer does not have to give you paid leave on bank or public holidays. Christmas Day 2024 is an official bank holiday and so is New Year’s Day 2025 as they both fall on a Wednesday. Employers may need to decide what policies they implement and communicate with their employees and workers about paid bank holidays and the Christmas and New Year season. Celebrate the magical Christmas season, one of the most wonderful times of the year, with our excellent choice of festive breaks throughout the UK. Choose from a wide range of holidays including UK Christmas Market short breaks, Turkey and Tinsel self-drive holidays, Twixmas breaks, Christmas holidays and New Year's Eve hotel packages. The UK's 8 bank holidays are: New Year's Day: January 1st each year; Good Friday: in March or April; Easter Monday: in March or April; Early May bank holiday: first Monday of May; Spring bank holiday: last Monday of May; Summer bank holiday: last Monday of August; Christmas Day: December 25th Boxing Day: December 26th Whatever tickles your fancy, have a great 2024! Below you’ll find a list of all the bank holidays in the UK for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 2024. Find out about bank holiday dates in London for 2024 and 2025, as well as Christmas closures and half-term dates ahead of your trip. Find out more about 2024 UK bank holidays, including what's open when and key dates such as Easter and Christmas. The UK has about eight public holidays a year. Book a festive, Christmas or New Year break - now on offer at Seashore, Norfolk, Primrose Valley, Yorkshire, Rockley Park, Dorset, Kent Coast, Kent and Cala Gran, Blackpool. You can now spend the most wonderful time of the year on a Haven holiday park. Christmas Breaks, Turkey and Tinsel Holidays and New Year Tours. Get festive with Grand UK with our selection of hotels offering festive packages and immerse yourself in the season Escorted Tours by Coach, Rail & River. UK Christmas Holidays 2025/2026. Our full range of Festive breaks, both in the lead up to Christmas, over Christmas itself and into the New Year are now on sale. We have almost 60 different festive getaways, including Turkey and Tinsel breaks, House Parties, Christmas Market and general Christmas breaks and now is the time to be book. Enjoy Christmas or even ring in the New Year in a choice of delightful destinations. Travel beyond Britain and see Europe in all its yuletide splendour or celebrate in true British style closer to home. From grand European cities to classic British seaside resorts, we’ve got the festive season covered. Solos / Solos Holidays – Christmas & New Year 2024 Christmas & New Year with Solos Whether you’re looking to explore Europe’s enchanting festive markets, celebrate Christmas in far-off lands, welcome the New Year in style, or soak up some winter sun—we’ve got options for the roaming ramblers, the culture vultures and the beach lovers Throughout the Christmas and New year period, stores are always full - to the point that gift-vouchers have become a popular form of Christmas present, allowing the recipient to buy the gift they really want, and make the most of the bargains that are to be had in the Christmas - New Year sales period. A traditional English Christmas Celebrate Christmas and New Year with Shearings. Create magical moments and cherish the festive season with our special holiday packages. Think Christmas markets, New Year’s Eve parties and that all important Christmas lunch. See the New Year in with four-star treatment and a guided walking tour in the diverse city of Sheffield, experience ‘Twixmas’ in historic Oxford or spend Christmas in Northamptonshirefor a three day Christmas celebration package. Ring in the New Year in style with Grand UK Holidays with one of our popular New Year breaks in the UK. Our popular UK New Year’s destinations include Bournemouth, Eastbourne and South Wales. On New Year's Eve, you can enjoy a glass of bubbly along with entertainment to get into the celebratory mood. Christmas & New Year 2025. Dreaming of a Christmas & New year filled with magic and joy? It's never too early to book a once in a lifetime trip away, experience the festive period like no other and browse our 2025 Christmas and New Year cruises. Christmas is a wonderful time for a holiday, whether you want to recharge the batteries, spend some quality time with your family, or simply escape the gloom of the British winter. From Christmas dinner overlooking sparkling seas, to exploring snowy wildernesses in search of Santa, we've got a range of Christmas and New Year holidays to consider. © 2012-2024 Holidays Calendar LLC. All Rights Reserved. Our range of Christmas & New Year breaks are sure to appeal to all, however you wish to mark the occasion. Explore the best of Europe’s Christmas Markets on a festive cruise or city break, indulge in the winter sun relaxing on the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean Sea or mark the special occasion on the trip of a lifetime, whether that be cruising down the rivers of Europe, adventuring Winter Holidays Winter Christmas and New Year Holidays; The holiday season is the perfect time to travel. All across Europe, from the icy heights of the Alps to the snow-draped architecture of Vienna, people put up shining decorations and prepare to celebrate.
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