Petition · past parliament
Recognise 24th June as an official bank holiday marking British Independence Day
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
24th June 2016 marks a day in history when the peoples wish was recognised by way of a vote. We want this day each year to mark the celebration of this historic moment and to show the world how proud we are of the democratic society in which we live.
Our ancestors have fought and given their lives to stand up for what was right. Freedom of speech and democracy have prevailed. Britain shall once again be GREAT.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 25 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jun 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.