Reminder Email After Bank Holiday Payment Delay

When an unexpected bank holiday disrupts payment timing, use this focused reminder to clarify the new payment date or unlock immediate payment. Keep the tone neutral and reference the delay for context.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} and {{Amount}}
Due date {{DueDate}}
Reference to bank holiday (if relevant)
Request updated payment date or payment now via {{PayLink}}
Reply-by date {{ReplyByDate}} for clarity

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}},

Following the recent bank holiday, we want to confirm the updated payment status for invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} (amount: {{Amount}}, originally due {{DueDate}}).

If payment can be completed now, here’s the link: {{PayLink}}. Otherwise, please reply with the exact date payment will be released.

Kindly reply by {{ReplyByDate}} to confirm the schedule.

Thanks,
{{YourName}}
{{Company}}

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

If no reply by {{ReplyByDate}}, call AP next business day
Confirm any new date in writing
Don’t delay the follow-up email more than 1 business day post-holiday
Don’t send a long explanation—reference the holiday, then request specifics
Don’t wait for them to raise the holiday issue—address it up front

FAQ

Send on the first business day after the holiday to stay top-of-mind and reset expectations.