A number of recent one-off bank holidays have been held in summer, including the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee which was celebrated between June 2 and 5.
The article discusses the potential for a new bank holiday in 2025 in Britain. It mentions public opinion on the matter, seemingly prompted by a limited-time inquiry, and possibly connects it to the recent bank holiday held for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, implying a precedent for adding bank holidays for significant national events.