Spring Bank Holiday in United Kingdom

(the last Monday of May)

1. The spring bank holiday in the United Kingdom is on the last Monday of May each year.

2. The spring bank holiday, also known as the late May bank holiday, is a time for people in the United Kingdom to have a day off work or school.

3. It falls on the last Monday of May but it used to be on the Monday after Pentecost.

4. For many people the spring bank holiday is a pleasant day off work or school.

5. Some people choose to take a short trip or vacation.

6. Others use the time to walk in the country, catch up with family and friends, visit garden centers or do home maintenance.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in United Kingdom

(5 Jun)

1. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee bank holiday was held in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2012.

2. This event honored the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II in the UK.

3. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated 60 years of the Queen’s reign.

4. Celebrations were held across the UK during the first week of June in 2012.

5. Many people had a day off work or school to celebrate the bank holiday on June 5, 2012.

Summer Bank Holiday in United Kingdom

(the first Monday of August)

1. The summer bank holiday is on the first Monday of August in Scotland and the last Monday of August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the summer bank holiday is on the last Monday of August.

3. In Scotland it is on the first Monday of August.

4. This day marks the end of the summer holidays for many people who return to work or school in the autumn.

5. For many people, the summer bank holiday marks the end of the summer.

6. Some people take trips or short vacations during the three day weekend.

7. For others, it is another opportunity to work in their gardens or carry out home improvements.

8. In London the Notting Hill Carnival is held.

9. This street festival is best known for its exuberant costumes, dancing and music played by steel drum bands.

10. The festival has been held every year since 1965 and was originally organized by immigrants from the Caribbean, particularly Trinidad, to the United Kingdom.

11. It started as a protest against the racism, poor working and housing conditions that they suffered.

12. Today, the Notting Hill Carnival is a multicultural celebration, attracting over two million people.

13. It is thought to be the second largest street carnival in the world.

14. In the past, a considerable amount of public disorder occurred round the event, but it has been calmer in recent years.