HC Deb 31 March 1977 vol 929 c266W
Mr. Woodall

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement about Bank holidays at Christmas 1977 and New Year 1978.

Mr. Harold Walker

In the light of the Government's full consultations with interested organisations, I am now able to announce that Monday 2nd January will be designated a Bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as New Year's Day itself falls on a Sunday. In Scotland a Bank holiday will be designated on 27th December. The Bank holidays at Christmas 1977 and New Year 1978, including those already fixed under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, will therefore be as follows:

  • In England, Wales and Northern Ireland:
  • Monday 26th December 1977.
  • Tuesday 27th December 1977.
  • Monday 2nd January 1978.
  • In Scotland:
  • Monday 26th December 1977.
  • Tuesday 27th December 1977.
  • Monday 2nd January 1978.
  • Tuesday 3rd January 1978.

It will continue to be open to employers and employees generally to make alternative holiday arrangements to meet their particular circumstances as they may wish.