in what year did jan. 1st become a bank holiday in u.k.?

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in what year did jan. 1st become a bank holiday in u.k.?

england & wales

2006-10-31 20:08:51 · 4 answers · asked by john w 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom

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Bank holidays have been recognised in the Uk since 1871. THe name is literally taken from days that the banks were closed and no trading could take place. However, Jan 1st did not become a bank holiday until 1974.

2006-10-31 20:22:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mumof1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

mid 70's around 75

2006-11-01 04:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by Pussywants 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i think 1971

2006-11-01 04:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

every year !!

2006-11-01 04:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋