Petition · past parliament

Rename the early May bank holiday 'Union Day'

Closed 76 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK Government should officially rename the early May bank holiday, at the beginning of May, 'Union Day' to celebrate the anniversary of the 1707 Acts of Union.
The United Kingdom is one of the most successful union of nations in history. This should be marked with a named day on which people can celebrate all that is good about our country.

Timeline

5 May 2022 Petition opened for signatures
19 Nov 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 76
Status Closed
Opened 5 May 2022
Closed 19 Nov 2022

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