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Glasgow Live
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Sophie Buchan

Christmas Day bank holiday moved from December 25 as big day falls during weekend

This year Christmas Day falls on a Sunday meaning the bank holiday for 2022 will change.

This is because if a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is instead used which normally takes place on the following Monday.

However your employer doesn’t have to give you paid leave on bank or public holiday and it may affect how and when your benefits are paid.

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This year, the Christmas Day bank holiday will be observed on December 27 whilst the New Year's Day bank holiday will be held on January 1 rather than the 2nd.

It's important to note Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are not bank holidays.

2022 bank holidays in the UK

  • Monday, December 26 - Boxing Day
  • Tuesday, December 27 - Christmas Day (substitute day)

2023 bank holidays in the UK

  • Monday, January 2 (New Year's Day - substitute)
  • Friday, April 7 (Good Friday)
  • Monday, April 10 (Easter Monday)
  • Monday, May 1 (Early May bank holiday)
  • Monday, May 29 (Spring bank holiday)
  • Monday, August 28 (Summer bank holiday)
  • Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
  • Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day)

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