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Now I know it's a bit early to be talking about Christmas - we haven't even had Halloween or Bonfire Night yet - but when it comes to booking annual leave, you must plan ahead to make sure you get the time off approved.

There are just two remaining bank holidays this year - Christmas Day and Boxing Day. England and Wales recognises eight bank holidays each year, with some exceptions for special circumstances.

In 2022, the UK had two extra bank holidays, one on 3 June 2022 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, and another on 19 September for the Queen’s funeral.

Now here's how you can make the most of the remaining bank holidays of 2025 to get more days off. These tips only work for people who don't work bank holidays or weekends - apologies to those unlucky o

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