With 2020 drawing to a close, all eyes are on 2021 and what it might hold. 

There's a lot of uncertainty at the moment with the coronavirus pandemic far from over but there's one thing that is for sure - bank holidays. 

On the government's dedicated website, it has confirmed there will be eight bank holidays next year. 

And there’s the prospect of a long break over Christmas. With Christmas Day and Boxing Day falling over the weekend, bank holidays are listed for December 27 and 28.

 

Friday, January 1 - New Year’s Day

Friday, April 2 - Good Friday

Monday, April 5 - Easter Monday

Monday, May 3 - Early May bank holiday

Monday, May 31 - Spring bank holiday

Monday, August 30 - Summer bank holiday

Monday, December 27 - Christmas Day substitute

Tuesday, December 28 - Boxing Day substitute