Petition · Cabinet Office

Create a Public Holiday on 15 June in England & Wales to commemorate Magna Carta

Closed 54 signatures

What the petition asks

I think that in today’s climate in the UK, it has never been more important that Britain remembers its past and the Magna Carta of 1215 that has played a significant role in our constitution, Government and the British Monarchy.
I believe that there are numerous things from British history that are worthy of celebration but none more so than Magna Carta.

In my view, it's important to have a public holiday commemorating it, to remind both the populace and those who govern of not only its existence but also why it exists.

Indeed, I believe the Magna Carta is the stuff of Britain and a key part of its constitution.

Timeline

23 Jun 2025 Petition opened for signatures
23 Dec 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 54
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 23 Jun 2025
Closed 23 Dec 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.