Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Require businesses to give workers time off on general election days
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
Require businesses to give workers a few hours off on election days which may encourage greater civic participation. We think working hours on general election days should be reduced without affecting workers' statutory holiday entitlements.
We think that voting in general elections is an ad hoc civic duty that requires informed and timely decisions.
The results of general elections are critical to the nation’s future.
People do not necessarily work near their homes, and workers may have routine commitments that demand their time after work. Therefore, we think voting in person may require special arrangements for full-time workers.
The current voting system does not provide a time allowance for people to vote in person during their working hours.
The results of general elections are critical to the nation’s future.
People do not necessarily work near their homes, and workers may have routine commitments that demand their time after work. Therefore, we think voting in person may require special arrangements for full-time workers.
The current voting system does not provide a time allowance for people to vote in person during their working hours.
Timeline
| 6 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
6 Jun 2025
Closed
6 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.