Workers in Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland and Cyprus are entitled to 15 bank holidays a year - almost twice as many as in the UK.
There are calls to give British workers another four bank holidays to bring the country in line with the European average.
The late August bank holiday is the last until Christmas, which means four months until the country's workers can enjoy another statutory day off. Workers in Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland and Cyprus are entitled to 15 bank holidays a year, almost twice as many as in the UK, the Trades Union Congress says.TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said:"As new technology changes our economy, the benefits should be shared by working people. That means less time at work, more time with family and friends, and decent pay for everyone."But, instead, work is becoming more intense.
"Working people deserve a break and, as the days start to get shorter, we could all do with something to look forward to.
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