Petition · past parliament
Make Boxing Day a non trade day for retailers
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
Every year since I was 16 I have worked the Christmas period! Christmas day for me and all over retailers are cut short after having to return back to work on Boxing Day ! I know that myself,all over co workers and staff that work the British high street would love to also enjoy the festive season!
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 17 Nov 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Nov 2015 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Nov 2015
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.