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The bank holiday in the United Kingdom in 1931 was primarily caused by a financial crisis stemming from the Great Depression, which led to a loss of confidence in the banking system. As banks faced heavy withdrawals and liquidity issues, the government implemented the holiday to stabilize the situation and prevent further bank runs. The holiday temporarily closed banks to allow for a reorganization and to restore public trust in the financial institutions. Additionally, the government's decision to abandon the gold standard further exacerbated the economic instability at the time.

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