Nothing quite beats a Bank Holiday Monday.

The long weekend followed by a short week brings joy to millions and the fact the south east bathed in glorious sunshine made it even better.

The country recorded the hottest August Bank Holiday ever on Monday (August 28) as temperatures peaked 27C.

With the bank holiday blues settling in, we look ahead to when the three-day breaks will take place next year.

Bank Holiday dates for 2018:

  • New Year's Day - Monday January 1.
  • Good Friday - Friday March 30.
  • Easter Monday - Monday April 2.
  • Early May Bank Holiday - Monday May 7.
  • Spring Bank Holiday - Monday May 28.
  • August Bank Holiday - Monday August 27.
  • Christmas Day - Tuesday December 25.
  • Boxing Day - Wednesday December 26.

The next bank holiday will be much, much cooler as it's in December.

Bank Holiday dates for 2017

  • Christmas Day - Monday, December 25.
  • Boxing Day - Tuesday, December 26 - Bank holiday.

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