How Many Bank Holidays Were There in 2017-2018? Your Complete Guide

Hey there, folks! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant back with another deep dive into all things public holidays. Today we’re tackling a question that had a lot of people scratching their heads a few years back: just how many bank holidays were there in the 2017-2018 holiday season? Whether you’re planning a retro vacation analysis or just love fun calendar facts, let’s break it down together!

The Official Count: UK Bank Holidays 2017-2018

Drumroll please… England and Wales enjoyed 8 standard bank holidays between 2017-2018! Scotland had 9 (lucky them with that extra St Andrew’s Day), while Northern Ireland scored 10 thanks to added celebrations like Battle of the Boyne. Here’s the full England/Wales lineup:

• ➡️ 2017: New Year’s Day (Jan 2 substitute), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday (May 1), Spring Bank Holiday (May 29), Summer Bank Holiday (Aug 28), Christmas Day, Boxing Day
• ➡️ 2018: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday (May 7 – moved for Royal Wedding!), Spring Bank Holiday (May 28), Summer Bank Holiday (Aug 27), Christmas Day, Boxing Day

Fun fact: 2018’s May Day holiday got shifted to May 7 to coincide with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding – talk about a royal bonus!

Why Do These Numbers Fluctuate?

Great question! Bank holidays aren’t set in stone every year. Here’s what can change the count:

• 📅 Substitute days: When holidays fall on weekends (like New Year’s Day 2017 landing on Sunday), the day off moves to Monday
• 🎉 Special events: Like that 2018 Royal Wedding adjustment
• 🏴 Regional differences: Scotland and Northern Ireland always get extra cultural celebrations

Pro tip: Always check official gov.uk announcements around November – that’s when next year’s dates get confirmed!

How This Compares to Other Years

The 8-holiday count was pretty standard for England/Wales. For comparison:

• 2016-2017: 8 days (same structure)
• 2022-2023: 9 days (extra Platinum Jubilee holiday)
• 2023-2024: 8 days (back to normal)

See the pattern? Unless there’s a royal event or national celebration, England and Wales typically stick to their 8 guaranteed days of bank holiday bliss.

Wrap-up time! Whether you’re calculating leave from years past or just love calendar trivia, remember that 2017-2018 gave workers in England and Wales 8 well-spaced bank holidays – with those in Scotland and Northern Ireland scoring extra time off. And hey, who could forget that bonus royal wedding celebration?

Thanks for hanging out with your Holiday Little Assistant today! Got burning questions about other years’ holidays? Drop us a message – we live for this stuff! 🎉