Create an “NHS Day” public holiday.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to give the British Public a public holiday to recognise the hard work, effort and commitment that was shown by our NHS during Covid-19. These people have dedicated their lives to help others during this pandemic.

I want the Government to do this because it should always be remembered. It’s the first time this has happened in our lifetime and it’s important that it is recognised so that we can remember. A lot of countries don’t have an NHS, we are lucky to and therefore we need to celebrate their incredible hard work.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers.

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

25 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
1 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Apr 2020

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