Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Make General Elections bank holidays
Closed
163 signatures
What the petition asks
The day of a general election should be made a national bank holiday.
Making general elections bank holidays will mean that all members of the franchise can vote as currently, some members of the public cannot find the time to vote due to work obligations.
Timeline
| 5 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
163
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
5 Mar 2020
Closed
5 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.