bank holiday

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Epstein, who was in France, emailed Mandelson and said: "I do not have a visa for Russia, it is a bank holiday in paris today... any ideas how i can get one."

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

First Minister John Swinney has proposed that 15 June is designated as a national bank holiday.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The authorities have not linked the bank holiday to the protests.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

The streets of Tehran were calm early on Wednesday, a change from the usual chaotic and choking traffic, with the authorities having announced a bank holiday with just a day's notice.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

This bank holiday, while resulting in many cases in great inconvenience, is affording us the opportunity to supply the currency necessary to meet the situation.

From The Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt by Roosevelt, Franklin Delano