There will be an additional bank holiday on Monday May 8 to mark the coronation of the King next year
Downing Street said the holiday will fall on Monday May 8 following the coronation at Westminster Abbey two days earlier on Saturday May 6. It will take place across the UK.
The announcement follows calls from Tory MPs for the Government to either move the early May bank holiday from May 1 to coincide with the coronation weekend or to declare an extra day off.Read more: Gavin Williamson investigated over expletive-filled messages after he wasn’t invited to the Queen’s funeral
"I look forward to seeing people come together to celebrate and pay tribute to King Charles III by taking part in local and national events across the country in his honour."
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