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Extra UK bank holiday in June 2022 for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Finally something to look forward to!

Jubilant Brits will enjoy an extra bank holiday in June 2022 to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Yes, in a world where COVID-19 dominates both the news and our thoughts, finally comes some good news.

The entire country will get an extra day off work in 2022 to celebrate 70 years since Her Majesty the Queen acceded to the throne.

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And, believe it or not, it’s all thanks to the government.

The Queen in green at Royal Ascot
The nation will enjoy an extra bank holiday in June 2022 (Credit: Splash News)

Which day does the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday fall on?

The Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee in February 2022.

However, Brits will get to enjoy a hopefully sunny long weekend in June.

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The late May bank holiday has been moved to Thursday June 2.

And an extra one has been added on Friday June 3, meaning Brits get a four-day weekend.

How will the Queen celebrate?

horses on parade to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee

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The Queen in purple at a royal engagement

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Nancy Brown
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