Guys,

Does anyoe know what the difference is between a statutory holiday and a public holiday? I've got a friend who just started a new job, and both terms are referred to in her contract.

Thanks,

K x

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Stautory holidays are those days of paid holiday in her contract (current legal minimum of 4 weeks per year).

Public Holidays are those that you may know as "Bank Holidays" (currently a total of 8) and reference may be made to those in her contract as being included in the statutory holiday or given in addition.