Invoice Reminder Email for Bank Holiday Payment Delay

Bank holidays often delay invoice payments. Use a clear, polite reminder acknowledging the holiday, but restating the ask for payment or a new scheduled date.

When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

• Invoice #[InvoiceNumber] and [Amount]
• Original due date [DueDate]
• Acknowledge bank holiday delay
• Pay link [PayLink]
• Ask for exact future payment date if not possible immediately

How to use

Copy/paste template

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

• If no reply within two days post-holiday, follow up by phone for a payment date
• If the next payment run date is given, confirm it back in writing
• Don’t blame the holiday—just clarify the situation and next step
• Avoid letting delays from a holiday slide into weeks—anchor a real date

FAQ

Related templates

• Invoice reminder email for bank holiday payment
• No response follow-up email
• Accounts payable follow-up after payment run day
• Late fee added after grace period email
• Past due invoice reminder late fee warning