Was there a bank holiday for William's wedding?

When Prince William married Catherine Middleton in 2011, the UK had an extra bank holiday on Friday 29 April 2011, the day of the wedding. This was a one-off public holiday declared by the government, separate from the usual annual bank holidays. It meant many people had the day off work, and shops and services often adjusted their hours. However, not every royal wedding has led to a bank holiday. For example, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018 did not create an extra public holiday, although the ceremony was on a Saturday. Whether a future royal wedding gets a bank holiday is decided by the government at the time, and it can vary across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. If you are planning your own wedding around a potential royal event, do not assume you will get an extra day off. Check official government announcements and your employer's policy. For legal details about notice periods or venue rules, always refer to GOV.UK or your local register office, as these can change.