By Antony Thrower In 2024, folks in England and Wales can look forward to eight bank holidays, including three days off in April and May to hopefully enjoy sunny weather. It’s a good idea to jot down these dates if you’re planning your time off work as you might be able to fenagle a week off while only taking a couple of days off here and there. If a bank holiday lands on a weekend, the first Monday which follows becomes a “substitute” bank holiday. But remember, not everyone gets to enjoy these days off as employers aren’t required to give paid leave on these days. On bank holidays most shops…