Prior to 1965, the Summer Bank Holiday aka August Bank Holiday was on the first day of August.
In 1968–69 the new “August” bank holiday fell in September. This was as a result of the decision to move the holiday to the end of the month, and the nearest Monday being taken. The current definition was introduced in 1971.
Prior to 1965, the Summer Bank Holiday aka August Bank Holiday was on the first day of August.
In 1968–69 the new “August” bank holiday fell in September. This was as a result of the decision to move the holiday to the end of the month, and the nearest Monday being taken. The current definition was introduced in 1971.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_the_United_Kingdom#England,_Northern_Ireland_and_Wales