Suspend any bank holidays during the period of COVID-19 lockdown.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Suspend any bank holidays during the period of COVID-19 to be re-instated later this year, or next.

People self-isolating will not be able to enjoy the bank holiday. Those working need to working to support the country. Food shops need to remain open during the period of lockdown.

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

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

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

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Apr 2020

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