Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Introduce a 'one off' bank holiday after covid-19 pandemic to boost morale.

Closed 133 signatures

What the petition asks

To introduce a 'one off' bank holiday after COVID-19 pandemic. To allow certain streets to close (through application to the local council) to have street parties or community gatherings or even longer pub opening hours to bring everyone closer together after long periods of social distancing.
To help boost morale of a country that has gone through so much in the past year with Brexit uncertainty and the outbreak of covid-19. This is a chance to give something back to the wonderful people Great Britain and something for everyone to look forward to as well as to show that the government acknowledges the grit of the British people and a chance for everyone to show great community spirit.

Timeline

26 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
26 Sep 2020 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 133
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 26 Mar 2020
Closed 26 Sep 2020

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