It's quite the occasion. Make UK members can access guidance on employees holiday entitlements in the HR & Legal Resources sectionof our website and can speak to their usual adviser if they have any specific queries about the impact of the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday, or any other holiday related issues. The Queens Platinum Jubilee bank holiday will take place around the UK on Friday 3 June 2022. If you want to be in with the chance of picking one up, they will be available to customers making transactions at the post office but cannot be swapped for other coins. People enjoy a street party for Queen Elizabeth IIs platinum jubilee on June 4, 2022 in Eton Getty Images Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article The concert will take place live at Buckingham Palace and has been billed to include performances from several of the world's biggest stars. Members of the Royal Family are expected to join the spectacle on horseback and in carriages before returning to Buckingham Palace for the annual RAF flypast. The late May bank holiday will be moved to Thursday 2nd June 2022 and the new, additional bank holiday will be on Friday 3rd June. The Gold State Coach, featuring archive footage of the Queen projected onto the windows, led the parade of military units and it seemed as if the monarch was sat in the carriage. Available to purchase from 7,000 Post Office branches, the stamps commemorate different aspects of Her Majesty's royal duties, and range from 1957 through to 2020. These community gatherings are being held as nationwide 'thank you' parties for the Queen. Bank Holidays 2022: Full list including Queens Platinum Jubilee The new four-day Bank Holiday weekend will take place in June 2022 to coincide with the anniversary of the Monarch's 70-year reign. The head of state looked at ease on the balcony as she leaned on her stick, now a routine aid following her mobility issues, and acknowledged the crowds with a wave. T&Cs apply. I was sued by my McDonald's co-workers after winning $105m jackpot, Heartbroken dad issues warning after son, 13, dies in TikTok challenge, Red flag after possible suspect in missing brothers case made eerie request, $80k reward offered for shooting suspect Francisco Oropesa after five killed, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, King Charles III's coronation takes place on May 6, ceremony will be shorter, smaller and less expensive. Queen Elizabeth II who has held the record for the longest reign since 2015 will become the first British royal in history to reach this milestone. The campaign calls for both the UK and Scottish governments to create the new annual bank holiday from 2023 to recognise the Queens service as well as the service of millions of people across the country, particularly over the last two years. Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II The full Platinum Jubilee collection, including limited-edition coins, is available to pre-order at The Royal Mint.