England and Wales typically have eight Bank Holidays (public holidays) in a year. However, 2011 will be different: they will have nine. Why will this be the case?
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Prince William is to marry Kate Middleton on Friday, 29 April 2011, which has been declared a public holiday. The cherry on the cake is that since there is another Bank Holiday the earlier Monday, the English can enjoy a three day working week.