May

31

Seasonal Recurring annually

Monday 31 May 2027

Spring bank holiday

The spring bank holiday is a UK public holiday on the last Monday of May, observed in all four UK nations. It always falls on the same day as Memorial Day in the US, so transatlantic teams are usually both off.

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The spring bank holiday falls on the last Monday of May, and our UK offices will be closed. As it is also Memorial Day in the US, many of our transatlantic colleagues will be off at the same time, so expect a quieter day. If you are on cover, please make sure you know who to contact if something urgent comes up. Before you leave, it is worth updating your out-of-office and any shared deadlines. Enjoy the long weekend.

Slack / Teams post

For the company channel on the day.

Monday is the spring bank holiday in the UK and Memorial Day in the US, so many of us will be offline. Have a good long weekend.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- The spring bank holiday is the last Monday of May across the UK, the same day as Memorial Day in the US. - Confirm cover and escalation routes, as both UK and US teams may be off. - Move any deadlines that would otherwise fall on the day.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

Keep it practical: confirm closures, cover and adjusted deadlines. Avoid sending the newsletter on the day itself, since both UK and US readers are likely to be away.

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Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

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

How to feature this in your newsletter

  1. Plan ahead — Add Spring bank holiday to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
  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.
  3. Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Spring bank holiday. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
  4. Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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