Why does the UK have 2 bank holidays in May? The history behind them
04-05-2025 12:37 via yorkpress.co.uk

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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