Platinum Jubilee bank holiday 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

The Platinum Jubilee bank holiday is celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, over the course of a weekend. This weekend is part of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth. She has the longest tenure of any British monarch. Over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians will parade through the streets during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, also known as The Trooping the Colour, as well as a Thanksgiving Service.

The background of Platinum Jubilee bank holiday

The government of the United Kingdom observed Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a one-time additional bank holiday, resulting in a four-day weekend holiday from Thursday, June 2, 2022, to Sunday, June 5, 2022. The actual date of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was February 6, 2022, the day she ascended the throne, which was also the day her father passed away. King George VI perished in his sleep at the age of 56 after a protracted illness. This is why she chose to commemorate her father on this date.

As a result, the Queen has decided to commemorate the 70th anniversary of her accession on June 3, 2022, as part of a four-day holiday that will include public and community events. Buckingham Palace, Fortnum & Mason and The Big Jubilee Lunch introduced the Platinum Pudding competition throughout the United Kingdom on 10 January 2022, as part of the festivities. The creator of the winning custard will be honoured and the recipe will be made available to the general public.

The Queen’s ceremonial birthday will be celebrated by The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Throughout the United Kingdom and U.K. Overseas Territories, over 1,500 Platinum Jubilee Beacons will be illuminated. The Thanksgiving Service for The Queen’s Reign will be held at St. Paul Cathedral on June 3, 2022.

The Queen will attend The Derby at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 4, 2022, followed by a Platinum Party at the Palace. The Big Jubilee Lunch will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022. The Big Lunch, held annually since 2009, celebrates community connections. The Platinum Jubilee Pageant recounts The Queen’s 70-year tenure with all the merriment, pomp, and royal splendour for which the United Kingdom is renowned.

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Activities on the PLATINUM JUBILEE BANK HOLIDAY

Serve a Large Jubilee Lunch

Have a good time with your neighbours and get to know one another better. Host a block party or garden barbecue, or attend one hosted by your neighbours.

Enter the Platinum Jubilee Contest

Collectively, artistic performers, dancers, musicians, military personnel, key employees, and volunteers will recount The Queen’s 70-year reign. Participate in this festival to celebrate the occasion with originality.

Plant a tree to commemorate the Jubilee

The Queen’s Green Canopy (Q.G.C.) is a tree-planting initiative to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee that invites individuals from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee.” Participate in this initiative to improve the environment.

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She joined the British Armed Forces as a second subaltern and was later promoted to junior commander during World War II.

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PLATINUM JUBILEE BANK HOLIDAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	June 2	Friday
2024	June 2	Sunday
2025	June 2	Monday
2026	June 2	Tuesday
2027	June 2	Wednesday