bank holiday

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It reported that "over one billion litres of extra water were used over the bank holiday weekend compared to the same weekend in 2025".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They said it took them more than two days to clear New Brighton beach after thousands visited the resort on bank holiday Monday.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

It means more than one in 10 people entering the country from mainland Europe so far this year arrived during the bank holiday weekend.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Almost 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel over the bank holiday weekend, latest Home Office figures show.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

He ordered the Stock Exchange closed, and declared a five-day bank holiday.

From The Cosmic Computer by Piper, H. Beam