The Great London Bank Holiday Bonanza: How Many Days Did We Actually Get Off in 2023?
Ah, 2023. A year of questionable fashion choices (who rocked the low-rise jeans comeback?), questionable life decisions (that extra slice of pizza at 3 am?), and, of course, the age-old question: how many glorious bank holidays did Londoners get to shove some celebratory crumpets down their throats?
Fear not, fellow procrastinators and fans of a good lie-in, because we're here to clear the air and get you reacquainted with the number of bank holidays that graced our fair city in the year of, well, whatever 2023 was known for.
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Spoiler Alert (Kind Of): It Wasn't a Bumper Year
Let's just rip the bandaid off, shall we? While some parts of the UK snuck in an extra bank holiday here and there (looking at you, Scotland with your St Andrew's Day shindig!), Londoners in England and Wales had a pretty standard nine bank holidays in 2023. Nine whole days to sleep in, pretend to be productive while scrolling through endless cat videos, or perfect your Victoria sponge recipe (because seriously, who can resist a good Victoria sponge?).
Hold on a hot minute! Didn't the King get coronated in 2023? Shouldn't there have been an extra bank holiday for that royally awesome occasion?
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Ding ding ding! You, dear reader, are absolutely correct. There was an extra bank holiday to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. However, this glorious bonus day only applied to the UK as a whole, not just London. So, while the rest of the country rejoiced with an additional day off, Londoners were left to dream of carriages and crowns while diligently clocking in at work.
But Wait, There's More!
Now, before you sink into a pit of despair (because let's face it, who doesn't love a good bank holiday?), here's a little something to cheer you up:
- Bank holidays often land on weekends, which means a glorious substitute weekday off! In 2023, some lucky Londoners might have snagged an extra day off thanks to this bank holiday magic trick.
- Remember, 2024 is a whole new year with a whole new set of bank holidays to conquer! Get ready to dust off your party hat and stock up on the Pimms.
So, there you have it! The not-so-secret, slightly disappointing, but ultimately informative breakdown of London's bank holiday bounty in 2023. Here's to hoping 2024 brings more days of revelry and less time pretending to work while online shopping!
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FAQ: Bank Holiday Blues?
How to find out the exact bank holidays for London in 2024?
The UK government website (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays) is your best friend for all things bank holiday related. Bookmark it, memorize it, sing it in the shower – just make sure you know where to find it!
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How to convince your boss you desperately need a bank holiday (even though there isn't one)?
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A well-timed cough and a faint mention of the plague might do the trick. Otherwise, try impeccable work ethic beforehand and a killer presentation on the importance of employee well-being.
How to celebrate a non-bank holiday like a true champion?
Channel your inner party animal! Fake a birthday, declare a random national day of (insert your favorite food here), or simply tell everyone you're "observing mental health awareness day" (it's a real thing, kind of).
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How to ensure you never miss a bank holiday again?
Set calendar reminders, write inspirational quotes about the importance of leisure time on sticky notes, and train a carrier pigeon to deliver messages about upcoming bank holidays directly to your desk.
How to deal with the crushing post-bank holiday return to work blues?
Retail therapy (not recommended by financial advisors), copious amounts of coffee, and surrounding yourself with positive people who are equally thrilled to be back at work (highly unlikely, but a girl can dream!).
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