When is the extra bank holiday for King Charles' coronation? Details confirmed

The government has approved an extra bank holiday for King Charles' coronation next year

When is the extra bank holiday for King Charles' coronation?
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The extra bank holiday date to mark King Charles III's coronation has finally been confirmed - here's everything you need to know. 


An extra bank holiday has been approved to mark King Charles III's coronation next summer, much to the excitement of folks across the UK. 

His Majesty and the Queen Consort will be crowned on Saturday, September 6, at Westminster Abbey, in what's expected to be a 'scaled back' version of Queen Elizabeth II's lavish coronation ceremony in 1953. 

When is the extra bank holiday for King Charles' coronation? 

The government has now confirmed that an extra bank holiday will take place on Monday, September 8, two days after the historic service is held in London's most iconic cathedral. The date also happens to be the first anniversary of the Queen's death. Her Majesty died aged 96 at Balmoral Castle on September 8, just a few months after celebrating her Platinum Jubilee

Charles and Queen

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In a statement announcing the news, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the upcoming event as "a unique moment for our country." 

"In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday for the whole United Kingdom next year," the Conservative MP added, referring to the bank holiday already scheduled to take place on May 1. 

"I look forward to seeing people come together to celebrate and pay tribute to King Charles III by taking part in local and national events across the country in his honor." 

It is understood that the King will formally declare the date of his coronation at a Privy Council meeting later this year.

Charles will make history on May 6 as the oldest monarch to ever ascend the throne. The 73-year-old also has big shoes to fill, succeeding Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking 70-year-long reign. The late Queen ascended the throne at the age of 25 in 1952, after her father, King George VI, died suddenly from lung cancer.

Emma Dooney
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