Thinking about your next chance for some relaxation? Here is a list of 2008 Bank Holidays

Contrary to the belief of many, there is no statutory obligation on employers to observe Bank Holidays. However, across the UK, they are widely enjoyed as a contractual right and for reference, these are the 2008 dates for your diaries:

New Year’s Day 1 January
Good Friday 21 March
Easter Monday 24 March
May Bank Holiday 5 May
Spring Bank Holiday 26 May
Summer Bank Holiday 25 August
Christmas Day 25 December
Boxing Day 26 December

Regardless of the fact employers are not even obliged to observe the ones we have, there is still a petition circulating via email and social networking websites, asking the Prime Minister for another one! Well, as they say… “If you don’t ask…”!