Petition · past parliament
Change the name of Black Friday Sales to Bargain Friday Sales
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the labelling of black Friday removed it is discriminating and to all the slaves of the black history
I am from a dual heritage family family's owever I hate to see and hear the mentioning of black Friday and I am yet to meet another black person who doesn't find it offensive
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for deciding which words people can use.
Timeline
| 18 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Nov 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.