Declare a Bank Holiday to celebrate the Healthcare Heroes and Key Workers

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

We need to recognise all of these people, not just once, but forever. Dedicating a Bank Holiday to them, everyone will have the chance to remember them in their own way. A Bank Holiday would make it more special and a lot of the heroes would be able to celebrate the day with their own families.

This will be for all the Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance Crews, Carers, Support Workers, H.M. Armed Forces, Police Officers, Shop Workers, Lorry Drivers, Funeral Directors, Social Workers, Postal Workers, Bus Drivers, Small Shop Owners, Pharmacy Workers, NHS Volunteers, Teachers.
They have helped all of us to keep as safe as possible from the invisible enemy. They treated the sick, fed the nation, got key workers to work, transported supplies around the country, and more.

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 these petitions calling for the same action:

Bank holiday to thank those who helped during the COVID-19 crisis
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

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

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Apr 2020

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