On Monday make sure you raise a glass to Sir John Lubbock the patron saint of banking

What’s a Bank Holiday, Anyway?

Ever wondered why they’re called Bank Holidays—or why you’re suddenly seeing Public Holidays in your calendar?

In this episode of Payments:Unpacked, we dive into the surprisingly fascinating history of the UK’s most beloved days off. 

From the Victorian-era beginnings of the Bank Holidays Act of 1871, to the rise of the more inclusive term “Public Holiday,” we explore how a few official Mondays off became part of the national rhythm.

You’ll learn:

• Who Sir John Lubbock was and why UK bankers should probably have his portrait up in the office

• Why not all “Bank Holidays” are created equal

• How different regions of the UK celebrate differently

• And why these days off are more than just long weekends—they’re cultural touchpoints

So whether you’re tuning in from a picnic blanket, a motorway queue, or the office (oops), hit play and find out what a Bank Holiday really is—and how it came to be.

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with a fellow holiday lover. 

Because knowledge, like Bank Holidays, is better when shared.

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