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What Happened to may bank holidays?

Overview

May bank holidays are trending as reports suggest the UK could effectively gain a three-day working week by 2027. This is due to planned 'substitute' bank holidays, allowing for longer breaks by strategically using annual leave.

What the News Says

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The UK will officially get a three-day working week in 2027 due to 'substitute' bank holidays - here's when

Secret London
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You can turn two days of annual leave into 10 days off in 2027 – here's where to go

CN Traveller
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How to maximise your bank holidays in 2027

London Evening Standard

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