Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Allow each child to have 5 days of permitted school vacation during term time
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
Permitted absence from school without the fear of prosecution or fine for up to 5 days per child a year.
If this was allowed it would be beneficial to the childrens wellbeing. I would also make it more affordable for families to book holidays off peak.
Timeline
| 23 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
23 Mar 2020
Closed
23 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.