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Petition · past parliament

St George's Day in England to become an official Bank Holiday in England.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

England will then be aligned with the position that pertains in Wales, Scotland and Ireland with their Patron Saints.
The Flag of St George to be flown on Public Buildings in England on that date.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

To help establish St George's Day as a national holiday for England.

Timeline

14 May 2016 Petition opened for signatures
16 May 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 May 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.