A few of you have been asking about the Bank Holidays we have here in the UK since we had one yesterday! I have just done some research online and discovered one interpretation of the origin of the term "bank holiday" as a:"Term Roosevelt used shortly after taking office to describe his plan to prevent any more panic runs on the nation's banks. He ordered all the nation's banks closed for a "bank holiday." "
It refers to the holidays throughout the year where a particular event or person is celebrated. They are public holidays, always on a Monday, where many shops and businesses are closed for the day, or earlier than usual. Wikipedia online has a good definition of a bank holiday, and also lists all the ones we celebrate here in England:
Wikipedia - Bank holiday
The next one to arrive will be on Christmas day!
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