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Recognise St. George's Day as a Bank Holiday in England

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

We seek the formal recognition of St. George's Day, April 23rd, as a national bank holiday in England. This action would align England with the other nations within the UK, as St. Andrew's Day in Scotland and St. Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland are both public holidays.
The patron saint of England, St. George, has symbolised English heritage since the 14th century. St. George’s emblem is our national flag and this recognition would not only honour England's rich history and cultural identity, but also foster unity and pride across the nation. We call on the government to declare St. George’s Day a public holiday, allowing English citizens the opportunity to celebrate our cultural heritage and contribute to a strengthened national identity.

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

12 Apr 2024 Petition opened for signatures
18 Apr 2024 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 Apr 2024

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