Petition
Require all non-essential businesses to close on Christmas and Boxing Day
Closed
85 signatures
What the petition asks
I call on the Government to require all non-essential businesses, including the hospitality sector, to close on Christmas and Boxing Day so staff can spend time together with their families during the holidays.
I work in the hospitality sector and because I have children, I'm forced to work with flexibility on days and so are many of my colleagues. I believe nobody wants to work on Christmas day and we love our job, but would like to be able to spend time with our family over the Christmas period.
Timeline
| 6 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
85
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Jan 2025
Closed
6 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.