Is Monday 6th June a Bank Holiday in the UK?

If it feels as though there has been an endless string of Bank Holidays recently then you’re in luck, as there are still three more to come in the next two months.

Get ready for more time off work as we are set to enjoy a four day weekend in June to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Here is everything we know about upcoming Bank Holidays, including why they are celebrated…

Is Monday 6th June a Bank Holiday in the UK?

No, Monday 6th June is not a Bank Holiday. However, there is no need to be glum as there are actually three Bank Holidays coming up this May and June that you can look forward to.

The next Bank Holiday is the Early May Bank Holiday which will be taking place on Monday 2nd May. After that, there is the Spring Bank Holiday on Thursday 2nd June, and the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday which is happening on Friday 3rd June.

So, during the first week of June you will be able to enjoy a four day weekend!

What is the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday?

The Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. The first week of June was chosen to celebrate this event, as the actual date (February 6th) also marked 70 years since the death of The Queen’s father, King George VI.

The first week of June was also chosen for the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilees.

In a statement, Home Secretary Priti Patel said about the Jubilee: “For 70 years Her Majesty The Queen has served the UK and the Commonwealth with the utmost dignity, steadfastness and resolve.”

“The Platinum Jubilee is a truly historic national occasion, which will see families, friends and communities across the country come together to celebrate this unprecedented landmark in a remarkable reign.”

Twitter’s funniest Bank Holiday memes

As the news of yet more Bank Holidays has spread, people have taken to Twitter to share hilarious memes about the time off work they are looking forward to. Here are some of our favourite tweets which truly capture that Bank Holiday feeling…