It's not technically a "Bank Holiday" it's a Public Holiday. The two are different legaleezee wise.
As to putting it back, we are not important enough with regards to this particular game. One country out of dozens in the EU and we are certainly not the first country in most American's minds - ever. That's just something to live with.
It's not such a bad thing, it will only be a few hours, go and wave a flag in your high street and come home.