Bank holidays: what are nurses’ rights on pay and leave?

With May having a bumper haul of bank holidays, find out whether you are entitled to a day off for May day or the King’s coronation – and what about summer?

Bank holidays vary across the four countries of the UK in their number and timing throughout the year.

Most years there are eight bank holidays in England and Wales, nine in Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland. For 2023, there is an additional day for the King’s coronation.

What bank holidays are left for 2023 – and when are they?

That means that for the remainder of 2023 there are six more bank holidays in England and Wales.