Create a new Bank Holiday once the pandemic is over

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Create a new national holiday for the entire UK which is not tied to a specific religion, but allows for families to celebrate in ways similar to holidays/traditions they may have missed due to lockdown restrictions. The Bank Holiday should be 2 days long like it is around Christmas and Easter.

So many families have given up seeing each other for special celebrations that it seems fair to allow a new Bank Holiday to compensate the nation. The UK currently has fewer Bank Holidays than the majority of the world so we are definitely due an upgrade. A new holiday that encompasses the diversity of the UK would acknowledge the community spirit that sprung up during lockdowns. Spending on celebration preparations would also give the economy a boost.

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: Extra Bank Holiday when Covid restrictions are finally lifted

Timeline

20 Dec 2020	Petition opened for signatures
21 Dec 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 21 Dec 2020

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