Today is the most upbeat day of the year as the combination of the onset of British summertime combines with a bank holiday weekend, according to a poll.
A survey of 2,000 people found that almost 50 per cent said their favourite time was bank holidays, a fifth of people said May is the month they feel most upbeat, making it the most popular, and 45% reported feeling particularly positive on a Friday.
The weekend weather forecast being sunny adds to the positivity, according to soft drink maker Oasis who carried out the poll.
The survey also revealed a less upbeat view of the summer overall with 42 per cent of those surveyed associating the words ‘rain’ and ‘wet’ with the season.
But 60 per cent still cite summer as their favourite season and 16 per cent admit they actually love the unpredictable nature of British weather.
Meanwhile nearly half (48 per cent) of adults say they love to wear less clothing in summer, but 45-55 year olds are the most excited about the prospect of discarding clothing.
A total of 54 per cent said they were looking forward to peeling off the layers compared to 40 per cent of 16-24 year olds.
Zara Gugen, from Oasis, said: “We Brits always have a refreshing take on things and these findings show our renowned cynical side, and obsession with the weather, are alive and kicking. At Oasis we like to poke a bit of fun at modern day life and put an honest lens on the world around us. In this research into the best and worst of British summertime, the nation tells it like it is.”
