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bank holiday

A public holiday when banks and many businesses close. The UK has several each year, some linked to religious festivals and others simply set by law.

Where it appears in the handbook: Chapter 4Customs and Traditions

This term can appear in the real test. Practise questions that use it:

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bank holiday — meaning in the Life in the UK Test · iKnowTheUK