Which of the following holidays is not a bank holiday in the UK? (A) ********* Day (B) St. Patrick’s Day (C) Easter Monday (D) Boxing Day

Which of the following holidays is not a bank holiday in the UK? (A) ********* Day (B) St. Patrick’s Day (C) Easter Monday (D) Boxing Day
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(B) St. Patrick’s Day 
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