England’s 2017 Bank Holiday Calendar: Your Complete Guide to Public Holidays

Hey there holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant here. I noticed some folks asking about the 2017 bank holidays in England, and I totally get why – planning around these precious days off is super important! Let’s dive into everything you need to know about England’s 2017 public holidays.

Okay, first things first – in 2017, England and Wales had a total of 8 bank holidays. Scotland had 9 (lucky them!), and Northern Ireland had 10. But since you’re asking specifically about England, let’s break down those 8 glorious days off that made the 2017 calendar.

The Complete List of 2017 Bank Holidays in England

Here’s the full scoop on when those days fell:

• New Year’s Day – January 2nd (observed since January 1st was a Sunday)

• Good Friday – April 14th

• Easter Monday – April 17th

• Early May Bank Holiday – May 1st

• Spring Bank Holiday – May 29th

• Summer Bank Holiday – August 28th

• Christmas Day – December 25th

• Boxing Day – December 26th

Fun fact – in 2017 we got a nice little break with Easter falling in mid-April, and that late August Summer Bank Holiday was the perfect chance for one last summer getaway!

Why Does England Have These Specific Bank Holidays?

Each of these holidays has its own cool backstory. The May holidays actually come from different traditions – the Early May one has roots in ancient spring festivals, while the Spring one (originally called Whit Monday) is tied to the Christian Pentecost. The Summer Bank Holiday in August was created in 1871 to give workers a summer break. And of course, Christmas and Boxing Day are those cozy year-end holidays everyone looks forward to!

How 2017 Compared to Other Years

Eight bank holidays is pretty standard for England – we usually get between 8-10 depending on how the dates fall. The big difference in 2017 was that New Year’s Day got “observed” on Monday since January 1st was a Sunday. Sometimes when holidays fall on weekends, we get “substitute days” which is always a nice bonus!

To wrap it up, England enjoyed 8 official bank holidays in 2017, giving workers plenty of well-deserved long weekends throughout the year. Whether you used them for travel, relaxation, or catching up on Netflix, these public holidays helped make 2017 a bit more balanced and enjoyable for everyone.

FAQpro Thanks for reading, friends! I hope this gives you all the details you needed about England’s 2017 bank holidays. If you’re curious about other years’ holidays or need help planning around future public holidays, your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help!