Why do we have an August bank holiday? Reason we get Monday off - and dates of the next 2020 UK public holidays

Published 31st Aug 2020, 10:58 BST

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There are a total of four bank holiday days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while Scotland has five

The school holidays may have felt like an extended break this year due to schools being closed since March, but the summer break is now coming to an end.

But before kids in England make their return to classrooms, there is one final long weekend of summer to enjoy before heading into autumn.

When does the August bank holiday fall?