Why does the UK have 2 bank holidays in May? The history behind them
The UK has a handful of bank holidays throughout the year but why do two take place in May each year? Here's the history behind them.
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Kate Collier is an experienced Trending News Reporter covering breaking news, politics, and entertainment news. Kate works alongside newsrooms to understand and create content for audiences and answering trending queries on Newsquest titles across the UK. Kate holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire. She also achieved Gold Standard in the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism which ran alongside her university degree. Kate enjoys playing netball outside of work and has a passion for all things travel and food.
The UK has a handful of bank holidays throughout the year but why do two take place in May each year? Here's the history behind them.
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