Petition · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Create an Autumn Bank Holiday in England & Wales
Closed
42 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to decide on an Autumn Bank Holiday date and implement it for England & Wales.
With 121 days between the August Bank Holiday and Christmas Day (25th Dec), this is the longest stretch in the calendar year without a Bank Holiday break in England & Wales. Giving everyone an Autumn Bank Holiday would even the spread of holidays in the year. The Government could allow the public or Parliament to decide what the Bank Holiday could be for, whether for Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night, for mental health or something else.
Timeline
| 2 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Opened
2 Dec 2025
Closed
2 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.