Petition · past parliament
Create a public holiday to mark when the Covid restrictions are finally lifted.
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
Given the impact this pandemic has had on the population across the country and beyond, a day to get together to remember those affected by the pandemic and to give thanks for it being over would be beneficial. A 'Thanksgiving' holiday the focus being not taking our times together for granted again.
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 |
| 5 Jan 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.