Is December 31st a Bank Holiday

Is New Years Eve a Bank Holiday?

December 31st is known as New Years Eve. It is not a Bank Holiday and is therefore treated as a working day when it falls on a weekday. Many businesses however close for the days between December 25th and the first working day in January or expect their staff to take leave over these days.

Is New Years Day a Bank Holiday

Yes, New Years Day is a Bank Holiday. If it falls at the weekend the next weekday is treated as the New Years Day Bank Holiday.