Page 3 | To find Bank Holiday Monday annoying!

SpringIsSpringing2026 · 04/05/2026 18:59

Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:39

Wow sounds exciting.

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How rude. It was better than your wasted day!

2chocolateoranges · 04/05/2026 18:58

I love a holiday Monday.
Ds went to work, dd went to library to study, dh went to work, I had a lazy morning, met my mum for lunch and a bit of shopping and that’s as productive as I’ve been!

Roll on the next one!

UniquePinkSwan · 04/05/2026 18:58

I didn’t even realise it was a bank holiday today until I was driving to work and wondering why the roads were quiet

supersuppers · 04/05/2026 18:57

They make me feel sad. Don’t know why.

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Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:57

SpringIsSpringing2026 · 04/05/2026 18:52

You wasting the day is down to you

YABU to think bank holidays are annoying, when it's your behaviour that annoys you

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Your not always in complete control of how you end up feeling each day.

You can't always do something fun.. even if you wanted to.

Thanks for the insight!

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igelkott2026 · 04/05/2026 18:57

JenniferBooth · 04/05/2026 18:23

You can buy a t shirt cos shops are open but two of our local chemists are shut for 3 days as they arent open weekends Priorities eh!

Yes that's another good point. Don't be ill because GPs and pharmacies are closed and there won't be any operations or outpatients except for emergencies, too.

igelkott2026 · 04/05/2026 18:55

I don't like bank holidays either when they aren't for a specific purpose like Christmas. I'd rather have the time added to my leave allowance and be allowed to take leave when I want to, rather than when the government tells me to and everywhere is busy (and if you stay at home everyone is mowing their bloody lawns).

It doesn't affect me because I work part-time across every day but if you work specific days the bank holidays mean you get less leave you can choose, too. I know it's the same as the full-timers but it feels like it has more of an impact on part-time workers.

asdbaybeeee · 04/05/2026 18:55

Yes normally I’m off and I got to the gym , do jobs in the house. Instead we went to a children’s activity and had in-laws to tea! On plus side I’ve had some wine.

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Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:53

BennyHenny · 04/05/2026 18:48

You sound rude OP!

I don’t really buy into the concept of ‘wasting a day’, you don’t always have to be productive or do something earth shatteringly exciting for it to be a good day. Doing nothing or not very much to write home about is a perfectly valid use of a day!

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I agree, but I did actually waste the day today.
Just one of those things.

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SpringIsSpringing2026 · 04/05/2026 18:52

Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:07

Who else finds bank Holiday Mondays annoying!!

Ive completely wasted the day...

You wasting the day is down to you

YABU to think bank holidays are annoying, when it's your behaviour that annoys you

RudolphTheReindeer · 04/05/2026 18:51

Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:21

Oh.. what did you do?

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Popped to town, saw my mum, went to the garden centre, did some planting up in the garden, sorted through my clothes. I spent most of yesterday doom scrolling and felt shit for it so was determined not to do the same today.

sunflowersandsunsets · 04/05/2026 18:51

I've had a lovely day! DH worked so I took the dog out for a walk and just enjoyed a nice, chilled day doing some pottering and relaxing before work tomorrow.

CinderellaGotOld · 04/05/2026 18:50

It’s the perfect excuse to have a day doing nothing without feeling you’ve wasted the weekend

BennyHenny · 04/05/2026 18:48

Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:39

Wow sounds exciting.

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You sound rude OP!

I don’t really buy into the concept of ‘wasting a day’, you don’t always have to be productive or do something earth shatteringly exciting for it to be a good day. Doing nothing or not very much to write home about is a perfectly valid use of a day!

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Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:44

BitterTits · 04/05/2026 18:39

I made focaccia (and mojitos) and planted a shitload of herbs. I had a great day!

Sweet.

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Plummagic · 04/05/2026 18:44

Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:39

Wow sounds exciting.

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Not exactly exciting 🤣

Just a pleasant way to spend time with my DS and bag some bargains.

Rainbowunicorn12 · 04/05/2026 18:44

Posters like you weird me out what’s not to like about a day off work to either do something or nothing at all and rest. It’s not that deep I’d much rather be home than at work

BitterTits · 04/05/2026 18:42

CheshireSplat · 04/05/2026 18:40

I've had an amazing day. Whole weekend camping at a comedy festival in Wales with loads of friends and all our kids. Brilliant. Much better than working!

Machynlleth! We didn't do it this year, but next time if Stewart Lee has a new show.

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Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:42

Delici · 04/05/2026 18:41

I always used to have to work on B/H but now don’t so definitely make the most of the day.

I used to many years ago.

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MiddleAgedDread · 04/05/2026 18:41

It’s been bloody marvellous, meant I could spend the weekend doing nice things and still get my chores done and do more nice things today. Reminded me how I’d like to reduce my work hours!

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Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:41

frozendaisy · 04/05/2026 18:38

It was the bonus Sunday we needed after a manic weekend

Stick PeteTong on Radio1dance) and throw some shapes - might make you feel better

Yeh maybe some dance music!

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Delici · 04/05/2026 18:41

I always used to have to work on B/H but now don’t so definitely make the most of the day.

CheshireSplat · 04/05/2026 18:40

I've had an amazing day. Whole weekend camping at a comedy festival in Wales with loads of friends and all our kids. Brilliant. Much better than working!

BitterTits · 04/05/2026 18:39

I made focaccia (and mojitos) and planted a shitload of herbs. I had a great day!

EmeraldShamrock000 · 04/05/2026 18:39

Aquarius1234 · 04/05/2026 18:14

I didn't do any housework and didn't go out.
Feel a bit meh. Didn't even have a good sleep.
Its like a weird day.

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That’s allowed sometimes. You’ll catch up, it wasn’t productive but so what.
I cleaned out two cupboards. I’m still in my pyjamas. It’s a bit weird.