Make St. George's Day a Bank Holiday for England to celebrate it's patron saint.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

St. George's Day, celebrated on April 23rd, is the patron saint of England. It should be a bank holiday in England to allow people to celebrate national identity, inclusivity and culture. Like other countries have holidays for their patron saints. It could boost the economy with increased spending.

Studies have shown that a significant portion of the population in the UK feels more connected to their regional identity rather than a unified British identity. Additionally, ongoing debates around issues like Brexit, Scottish independence, and the monarchy reflect the complexities within the UK regarding national identity. This can be seen in the rise of nationalist movements in Scotland and Wales, including concerns on the impact of globalization on traditional British values and culture.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Make bank holidays for St George's Day in England and St David's Day in Wales
Make bank holidays for St George's Day in England and St David's Day in Wales

Timeline

10 Apr 2024	Petition opened for signatures
17 Apr 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 17 Apr 2024

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