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Things to Do in Britain
Feb 25th
Britain has lots of things to offer to the tourists starting from the old heritage, magnificent gardens, romantic village, until great modern stadiums. No wonder that more visitors make Britain as their holiday destinations each year. Britain is an ideal place for everyone; no matter how old or young the people is, there is always something they can do in this country. Here are some tips about things to do while having vacation in Britain. More >
Boxing Day 2011
Dec 8th
In some commonwealth countries, Boxing Day is widely known as a holiday given for one or two days after Christmas. A few countries named the Boxing Day differently, for example, Ireland call it as St. Stephen’s Day while South Africa once called it as Day of the Goodwill before called it back as the Boxing Day in 1994. Nobody really knows why the holiday after Christmas Day was called as the Boxing Day, though some guessed that the names was derived from the folk etymology that ‘boxing’ has something to do with the sport. That’s why, some people celebrate Boxing Day by holding some kind of sports events. More >
Pleasure Beach Theme Park – One of the Best in UK
Oct 4th
Built in 1896 makes the Pleasure Beach Theme Park in UK one of the oldest theme parks in the world. When it was firstly opened, there was only one ride in that park, but now it has more than 125 rides and attractions divided into 4 arenas. This amusement park provides everything for everyone starts from the cute slow Alice in Wonderland ride until the thrilling fast Infusion ride. No one will have something to complain about after visiting such a wonderful theme park. More >
UK Bank Holidays 2012 Calendar
Feb 12th
2012 United Kingdom Bank Holidays / Public Holidays Calendar
In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, workers are not automatically entitled to time off on bank holidays or public holidays. Time off or extra pay for working on a bank holiday can be provided for in terms of contract of employment or by expending annual leave.
Owing to the fact that England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are not formal subdivisions of the United Kingdom, each country have different set of public holidays (more commonly called as bank holidays in UK). More >
Top Europe Destinations: London
Jan 29th
Ding! Ding! Ding! You hear the bells of the Big Ben and you instantly become amazed at the gigantic clock situated beside the Palace of Westminster. Cross the London Bridge and visit landmarks such as Trafalgar square and the infamous Tower of London. Guided tours are available to have the creepy yet fascinating experience that the tower’s history offers. Go down aisles of old world regal charm at the Buckingham Palace. Visit the Avenue House situated at the eastern side of London to get a taste of how Jane Austen would have lived in the olden times. The history of the city and beauty of the architecture will keep you wanting more.
UK Public Holidays 2010 Calendar
Aug 3rd
In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, workers are not automatically entitled to time off on a public holiday. Time off can be provided for in an employment agreement or by expending annual leave.
Owing to the fact that England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are not formal subdivisions of the United Kingdom, each country have different set of public holidays (more commonly called as bank holidays in UK).
Here is a list of Bank Holidays dates for Year 2010 observed in the countries of the United Kingdom
England and Wales 2010 Public Holidays
Friday, 1 January 2010 – New Year’s Day
Friday, 2 April 2010 – Good Friday
Monday, 5 April 2010 – Easter Monday
Monday, 3 May 2010 – May Day Bank Holiday
Monday, 31 May 2010 – Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, 30 August 2010 – Summer Bank Holiday
^Monday, 27 December 2010 – Christmas Day
^Tuesday, 28 December 2010 – Boxing Day
Northern Ireland 2010 Public Holidays
Friday, 1 January 2010 – New Year’s Day
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 – St Patrick’s Day
Friday, 2 April 2010 – Good Friday
Monday, 5 April 2010 – Easter Monday
Monday, 3 May 2010 – May Day Bank Holiday
Monday, 31 May 2010 – Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, 12 July 2010 – Bank Holiday in Lieu of Battle of the Boyne 2010
Monday, 30 August 2010 – Summer Bank Holiday
^Monday, 27 December 2010 – Christmas Day
^Tuesday, 28 December 2010 – Boxing Day / St. Stephen’s Day
Scotland 2010 Public Holidays
Friday, 1 January 2010 – New Year’s Day
*Monday, 4 January 2010 – Second of January
Friday, 2 April 2010 – Good Friday
Monday, 3 May 2010 – May Day Bank Holiday
Monday, 31 May 2010 – Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, 2 August 2010 – Summer Bank Holiday
Tuesday, 30 November 2010 – St. Andrew’s Day
^Monday, 27 December 2010 – Christmas Day
^Tuesday, 28 December 2010 – Boxing Day
^27th December and 28th December substitute Bank Holiday in lieu of 25th December and 26th December because they fall at the weekend
*4th January substitute Bank Holiday in lieu of 2nd January because 2nd January falls at the weekend
