Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 46317

Department for Business and Trade: Festivals and Special Occasions

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what (a) religious and (b) cultural holidays are observed by their Department.

Answer

Justin Madders

In addition to annual leave, DBT grants UK employees eight public holidays and one privilege day, which represents the King’s Official Birthday and can be taken on 23rd or 27th May. The eight public holidays follow public holidays in England and Wales, ho...

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