Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Make election days bank holidays
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
We think the Government should make election days bank holidays. This could make voting easier for working people and full-time students. Many people cannot afford to take time off to vote or are too busy.
Timeline
| 15 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
15 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.