Is UK getting an extra bank holiday in 2025? Verdict on proposed 4-day weekend marking 80th anniversary of WW2 ending
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THE verdict on the proposed 4--day weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end has been revealed. It was speculated that Brits could see May 9 and 12 wiped free to allow nationwide celebrations, or August 22 bolted on to make the summer bank holiday on August 25 a four-day festival.
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However, dreams of an extra day off for Brits have been unceremoniously quashed. Despite a groundswell of support for a four-day bank holiday blowout, the Government has revealed there will be no additional public holiday this year. Instead, the nation will be encouraged to mark this momentous milestone during the existing May bank holiday, a move sure to disappoint those who’d envisioned street parties, parades, and long weekend celebrations.
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A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed the decision, emphasising the Government's commitment to commemorating VE Day and VJ Day "appropriately.". They announced a £10million budget for national events but firmly ruled out the prospect of an extra bank holiday.
A government spokesperson said: “The 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe Day and Victory in Japan Day are moments of huge significance. “We’ll honour them with fitting events, using the early May bank holiday for commemorative activities. There are no plans for an additional holiday.”.
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