The summer bank holiday is around the corner as Brits prepare to bask in the sun away from work.
There are just three more bank holidays left for the year, with one taking place this weekend.
Sunseekers in England and Wales will get an extra day off this coming Monday, August 26, with the weather set to be glorious, according to forecasters.
If you want to make the most of these holidays around your annual leave, these are the dates you should book off.
But remember, it is important to remember that public and bank holidays do not require businesses to offer paid time off, and that they may affect when and how your benefits are distributed.
Here are the bank holiday dates for 2024 and our tips on when to book annual leave.
Bank holiday dates for 2024
2024 has eight bank holidays and five have been and gone.
- New Year’s Day – Monday January 1, 2024
- Good Friday – Friday March 29, 2024
- Easter Monday – Monday April 1, 2024
- Early May Bank Holiday – Monday May 6, 2024
- Spring Bank Holiday – Monday May 27, 2024
- Summer Bank Holiday – Monday August 26, 2024
- Christmas Day – Wednesday December 25, 2024
- Boxing Day – Thursday December 26, 2024
How to get most from your holiday allowance in 2024
Tuesday, August 27 – Friday, August 30
The same idea works with the summer bank holiday as well. You can enjoy a week off during the summer by booking the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday off after the bank holiday.
You could also use more of your allowance and book the week before to enjoy two weeks of uninterrupted break.
Monday, December 23, 24, 27, 30 and 31 and January 2 and 3, 2025
You can enjoy 16 days out of the office if you book these dates.
This will give you a lengthy period off, as you leave the office on Friday, December 20 and return on January 6, 2025.
