Petition · past parliament
To create a new bank holiday - National Health Service Thanksgiving Day
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
We may clap on our doorsteps for a minute every Thursday whilst the the current crisis grips the nation’s attention, but once it’s over there should be an annual day of thanksgiving and commemoration for what has been, and what will be done, by the thousands of NHS staff for the millions of us
A nationwide public holiday to remember, annually:-
• the bravery and dedication of NHS staff putting their own lives at risk to help us in a time of national crisis;
• the retirees who have returned to service in the country’s time of need;
• the sacrifices, whilst also commemorating and celebrating the memories, of those who have died whilst treating others.
Our NHS staff have treated others, knowing that the disease is highly contagious and has no cure.
Heroes worthy of our thanks.
• the bravery and dedication of NHS staff putting their own lives at risk to help us in a time of national crisis;
• the retirees who have returned to service in the country’s time of need;
• the sacrifices, whilst also commemorating and celebrating the memories, of those who have died whilst treating others.
Our NHS staff have treated others, knowing that the disease is highly contagious and has no cure.
Heroes worthy of our thanks.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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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
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/
Read correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/
Move all bank holidays to a time after Coronavirus Lockdown: Move all bank holidays to a time after Coronavirus Lockdown
Bank holiday to thank those who helped during the COVID-19 crisis: 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: Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers.
Introduce a 'one off' bank holiday after covid-19 pandemic to boost morale: 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
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/
Read correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/
Timeline
| 7 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Apr 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Apr 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.