Your Complete Guide to Bank Holiday Mondays in 2017: Dates & Fun Facts
Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your go-to Holiday Little Assistant here. I noticed someone asked about how many bank holiday Mondays were in 2017—great question! Whether you’re planning a throwback trip down memory lane or just curious, let’s break it all down for you.
So, How Many Bank Holiday Mondays Did 2017 Have?
Drumroll, please… 2017 had THREE bank holiday Mondays in England and Wales! Here’s the full list of UK bank holidays that year, with the Mondays highlighted:
- New Year’s Day – January 2nd (Monday, substitute day)
- Good Friday – April 14th (Friday)
- Easter Monday – April 17th (Monday)
- Early May Bank Holiday – May 1st (Monday)
- Spring Bank Holiday – May 29th (Monday)
- Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) – August 7th (Monday)
- Summer Bank Holiday (England/Wales) – August 28th (Monday)
- Christmas Day – December 25th (Monday)
- Boxing Day – December 26th (Tuesday)
Fun fact: Because Christmas Day fell on a Monday in 2017, it gave everyone a bonus *four-day weekend* when combined with Boxing Day! 🎄🎁
Why Do Bank Holiday Mondays Matter?
Let’s be real—long weekends are life! Bank holiday Mondays mean:
- **Extra sleep** (no alarm clock = happiness).
- **Mini-vacations**—cheaper than taking PTO!
- **Retail therapy**—sales everywhere!
Pro tip: Scotland gets an extra Summer Bank Holiday in August, but England/Wales had to wait until the 28th. Typical, right? 😆
Wait, Why Was New Year’s Day on January 2nd?
Ah, good catch! In 2017, January 1st was a Sunday, so the holiday rolled over to Monday the 2nd. UK rules say if a bank holiday lands on a weekend, we get a substitute weekday off. (Yes, it’s as awesome as it sounds.)
How 2017 Stacks Up Against Other Years
Three bank holiday Mondays is pretty standard. For comparison:
- **2023**: Four (thanks to the King’s Coronation!).
- **2018**: Only two (sad trombone).
Moral of the story? 2017 was a solid year for long weekends—not the best, but definitely not the worst!
To wrap it up: 2017 gifted us with three glorious bank holiday Mondays (plus that epic Christmas four-day stretch). Miss those lazy Mondays? Same. But hey, now you’ve got the full scoop!
FAQpro tip: Need 2024 dates instead? Just ask—I’ve got those too! Thanks for reading, and happy (retroactive) holiday planning! 🎉
