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Are newspapers published and delivered over early May bank holiday?

Plus how to stay abreast with news this Bank Holiday weekend

FOR many years, people around the world have kept up to speed with newspapers.

Whether you are an avid newspaper reader or occasionally have a flick through, read on to find out how you'll get your news fix over the early May Bank Holiday.

Christmas Day is the only day when newspapers aren't published in the UK
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Christmas Day is the only day when newspapers aren't published in the UKCredit: Getty

Are newspapers published and delivered on New Year's Day?

Most daily national newspapers are published on every bank holiday including the early May holiday.

Papers have continued to publish their papers regardless of the bank holidays, though some still like to uphold traditions and not sell a copy.

There are some publications, such as the Financial Times, that don't publish on selected bank holidays.

They also don't publish a paper on a Sunday.

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It is always worth checking online to clarify if your paper of choice will be printed.

Are newspapers delivered during the early May Bank Holiday?

If you receive a newspaper through you should expect your delivery as normal.

However, it may still be best to check if the bank holiday will disrupt your delivery.

You can still buy a paper from your local shop on the bank holiday, but it may be best to check their opening times beforehand to avoid arriving at a closed shop.

If you find that your usual newspaper isn't going to be delivered to your door then you can go online to access the news of the day as well.

Are there more bank holidays in 2024?

There are plenty remaining bank holidays to come in 2024 so you can look forward to enjoying some well earned time off.

The next one is just around the corner.

England and Wales

  • May 6, 2024 - Early May Bank Holiday
  • May 27, 2024 - Spring Bank Holiday
  • August 26, 2024 - Summer Bank Holiday
  • December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
  • December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
  • January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day

Scotland

  • May 6, 2024 - Early May Bank Holiday
  • May 27, 2024 - Spring Bank Holiday
  • August 5, 2024 - Summer Bank Holiday
  • December 2, 2024 - St Andrew's Day
  • December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
  • December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
  • January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day
  • January 2, 2025 - 2nd New Year's Day

Northern Ireland

  • May 27, 2024 - Spring Bank Holiday
  • July 12, 2024 - Battle of the Boyne
  • December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
  • December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
  • January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day

Everything you need to know about Bank Holidays

Make sure you read this before heading out on a Bank Holiday.

Get all the other opening times and bank holiday news here.

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