Petition · past parliament

Allow all children in school term times a leave allowance for family hoildays.

Closed 8,884 signatures

What the petition asks

I am unable to take leave in term times due to the loss of earnings being self employed and the inflated prices travel operators charge. This makes it impossible for normal working people to afford a family holiday.
We ask for the government to discuss allowing at least 7 days a year for this.
It is a known fact that during our childrens term times average holiday's increase by hundreds if not thousands. This has been an ongoing issue that the government have never really addressed to benefit parents. The impact on working class and self employed often means we are unable to have family hoilday's due to the inflated prices. Enabling a small amount of leave days per year, will benefit all children from a family point of view as well as a educational point of view. Thank you.

Timeline

17 Jan 2018 Petition opened for signatures
17 Jul 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 8,884
Status Closed
Opened 17 Jan 2018
Closed 17 Jul 2018

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