Life in the UK test practice question · Society and culture
Which statement about bank holidays is correct?
Answer options
- There are no bank holidays between Easter and Christmas.
- Every part of the UK has bank holidays in May and in August.Correct
Answer: Every part of the UK has bank holidays in May and in August.
All four nations have two bank holidays in May. The summer bank holiday is at the end of August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at the start of August in Scotland.
Checked 8 November 2026