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Is it illegal to work on a bank holiday in the UK? What you need to know

  • UK schedules several bank holidays each year, like Good Friday on April 18.
  • Businesses operate differently; some close, some shorten hours, others work normally.
  • Many workers get the day off, while others must work with standard or reduced hours.
  • UK law says, "Bank or public holidays do not have to be given as paid leave."
  • Employers may offer incentives like days off in lieu, which employees can use later.
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Is it illegal to work on a bank holiday in the UK? What you need to know

Lots of people enjoy bank holidays at home away from work but is it legal to work a bank holiday in the UK?

·County Durham, United Kingdom
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The Press broke the news in York, United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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