Although Christmas is fast approaching, you may have your sights set on some long holidays in 2024. Our guide aims to help you make the most of your annual leave.
As well as bank holidays, all full-time workers in the UK are entitled to 20 days holiday. If you plan these days off around these bank holidays, you can organise a longer break.
Here are the bank holiday dates for 2024 and our tips on when to book your annual leave.
Bank holiday dates for 2024
2024 has eight bank holidays.
- New Year’s Day – Monday, January 1, 2024
- Good Friday – Friday, March 29, 2024
- Easter Monday – Monday, April 1, 2024
- Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, May 6, 2024
- Spring Bank Holiday – Monday, May 27, 2024
- Summer Bank Holiday – Monday, August 26, 2024
- Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Boxing Day – Thursday, December 26, 2024
How to get most from your holiday allowance
Monday, March 25 – Thursday, March 28 and Tuesday, April 2 – Friday, April 5
Book these dates off to enjoy two weeks for Easter. You will leave the office on Friday, March 22 and return on Monday, April 8.
Tuesday, May 7 – Friday, May 10 or Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, May 31
May is a great month to take advantage of as there are two bank holidays. Simply book the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday off after the bank holiday and this will give you a week off work by only using four of your holiday days.
Tuesday, August 27 – Friday, August 30
The same idea works with the summer bank holiday as well. You can enjoy a week off during the summer by booking the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday off after the bank holiday.
You could also use more of your allowance and book the week before to enjoy two weeks of uninterrupted break.
Monday, December 23, 24, 27, 30 and 31 and January 2 and 3, 2025
You can enjoy 16 days out of the office if you book these dates. This will give you a full period off, as you leave the office on Friday, December 20 and return on January 6, 2025.
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