Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Require two-week half-term breaks and longer summer holidays at all schools

Closed 50 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to require all schools to make half-term holidays two weeks long and for the summer break to be at least 8 weeks long. We believe many students are overwhelmed, and need more time off.
We believe many students are being overwhelmed by the workload at schools. I think that students should have a longer break so that they can relax and enjoy their life, rather than being stressed from school. You only live once so you should be able to enjoy it.

Timeline

26 Jan 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 50
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 26 Jan 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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