Petition · past parliament

We want a proper May half term holiday, not one with a Bank Holiday within it.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Adjust the May Half Term 2022 to accommodate the extra bank holiday gained for the Queens 70th celebration. 2 days of the Half Term has been used. Either we break up a week before (Friday 20th May 2022) OR include the 2 day bank hoilday from the Thursday 2nd June 2022 with the following week
Teachers have worked endlessly during the pandemic. Why should it be included as part of our half term? Its a gained day yet it is being taken away from our half term. Something needs to change

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. Term dates are a decision for schools and local authorities.

Timeline

2 Jun 2021 Petition opened for signatures
8 Jun 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 8 Jun 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.