Department for Business and Trade: Festivals and Special Occasions
Commons · Question 46317 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Justin Madders, 29 Apr 2025
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...