Petition · past parliament

Create a Bank Holiday in memory of armed services personnel killed in service

Closed 55 signatures

What the petition asks

Designate a Monday nearest armistice day each year as a Bank Holiday to commemorate British service personnel that have been killed, injured or missing, presumed dead, while in service.
In today’s hectic world, it’s easy to forget the sacrifices made by so many service personnel in the defence of Britain or British interests or in support of other nations.

As we move further away from the two major wars of the twentieth century, fewer and fewer will remember the causes, the horrific consequences and sacrifices made during those conflicts. By holding a dedicated Bank Holiday each year, we can ensure those are never forgotten, and those that have served Britain are remembered.

Timeline

14 Jun 2021 Petition opened for signatures
14 Dec 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 55
Status Closed
Opened 14 Jun 2021
Closed 14 Dec 2021

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