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A century after the 1871 act, the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (c. 80), which currently regulates bank holidays in the UK, was passed. [14] The majority of the current bank holidays were specified in the 1971 Act: however New Year's Day and May Day were not introduced throughout the whole of the UK until 1974 and 1978 respectively. [15]
This is an optional holiday, although it is usually observed. 47 days before Easter Sunday. moveable: Good Friday: Sexta-feira Santa: Friday before Easter Sunday. Last observed 18 April 2025: moveable: Easter Sunday: Domingo de Páscoa [6] Last observed 20 April 2025: 2 April Madeira's Autonomy Day: Dia da Autonomia
A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people.It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler (such as a birthday, accession, or removal).
Business and economics Creditors, including 800 sacked workers, vote to place Queensland Nickel into liquidation allowing creditors to pursue its owner, Australian politician Clive Palmer, for costs. (Australia) Fiat Chrysler announces plans to withdraw 1.1 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with the gearshift confusing drivers. (BBC) Valeant, a Canada based pharmaceutical company ...
This coastal nation is home to some of Europe's finest beaches, medieval castles, wine country and port towns. Even better, it's relatively affordable.
A bank holiday is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies, and a colloquial term for a public holiday in Ireland. In the United Kingdom, the term refers to all public holidays, be they set out in statute, declared by royal proclamation , or held by convention under common law .
April 10 to 15: World Music Therapy Week. April 19 to 28: National Dance Week. April 21 to 27: National Volunteer Week, National Administrative Professionals Week. April 22 to 26: National ...
SEE MORE: Holiday travel rush kicks off as Americans hit roads and airports Michael Foley, a professor at Baylor University, says Christmas really didn't become family-centered until the 19th century.