Petition · past parliament · Department for Business and Trade
Reduce maximum working hours to four 10-hour days
Closed
45 signatures
What the petition asks
It is time to reassess the traditional work schedule of 5 work days a week. We propose a shift to a 4-day work week, where employees would work up to 10 hours per day. This change could improve work-life balance and provide numerous benefits to employees and employers alike.
Adopting a 4-day work week allows for enhanced work-life balance, providing an extra day off for personal commitments, family time, and pursuing interests. A 4-day work week should also commute time, lessens traffic congestion, and contributes to a greener environment. Longer weekends can improve employee wellbeing, reducing stress and enhancing mental health.
Timeline
| 20 Jul 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jan 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
45
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
20 Jul 2023
Closed
20 Jan 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.