Petition · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Require all pubs and restaurants to close on Christmas Day
Closed
42 signatures
What the petition asks
We think pubs and restaurant staff/hospitality workers should not be forced to work on Christmas Day.
We feel hospitality staff miss out on family time enough all year round. We think it seems selfish to have a large meal at a pub on Christmas Day while hospitality staff cook and clean like any other day of the year. We think it is incredibly unfair to them and their families.
Timeline
| 18 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Opened
18 Feb 2025
Closed
18 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.