Figures show how the UK lags the rest of Europe when it comes to public holidays as calls for an extra day off for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee continue to grow.
The statistics reveal a contrasting picture across the continent – with some workers able to put their feet up for as many as 16 times a year, while in some countries workers only enjoy eight paid days off.
The number of public holidays enjoyed by each EU nation varies greatly, with England and Wales falling behind their European counterparts with just nine public holidays in 2022.
Spain, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and…
