May

3

Seasonal Recurring annually

Monday 3 May 2027

Early May bank holiday

The early May bank holiday is a UK public holiday on the first Monday of May, observed in all four UK nations.

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A quick reminder that the early May bank holiday falls on the first Monday of May, and our UK offices will be closed. If you are planning to take extra days around it, please book them in the usual way and make sure your cover is arranged. Teams working with customers or colleagues outside the UK, please let them know in advance when you will be unavailable. We hope you have a restful long weekend.

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For the company channel on the day.

Reminder that Monday is the early May bank holiday in the UK. If you're working with teams elsewhere, let them know you'll be offline.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- The early May bank holiday is the first Monday of May across the UK. - Agree cover for anything that cannot wait, especially for international customers and colleagues. - Encourage people to switch off properly over the long weekend.

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Keep it practical: confirm office closures, cover and any changes to deadlines. Avoid scheduling the newsletter to land on the bank holiday itself, and remember that colleagues outside the UK will be working as normal.

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  • Early May bank holiday: What we're doing this year
  • It's Early May bank holiday — here's how you can get involved
  • This week: Early May bank holiday + team news
  • 3 May: Early May bank holiday at [Company]

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  2. Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
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