As people start returning to the office in 2026 after a well-deserved Christmas break, it’s only natural that one question is on everyone’s mind: when is the next bank holiday ? Last year saw record-breaking temperatures during the August bank holiday, with a scorching 29.1C recorded in the village of Hawarden in Flintshire. Many also hoped the government would issue an extra bank holiday when the Lionesses won the Euros in the summer. Although we didn’t get to enjoy that extra day off, the trophy-hoarding squad received a warm welcome with a reception at Downing Street. This year will see a number of other events, as the men’s football World Cup goes to the United States, while the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to take place jointly between the city of Milan and the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Alps.…