Petition
Allow children a one week holiday during school time
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
A fine of £80 is given to parents taking there children on holiday during term time then £160 if not paid within 21 days, I want the government to remove this fine and allow parents to enjoy family time taking there children on holidays for 7 days during term time
Allow parents and families to take children on holidays in term time, of 7 days without being fined
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Allow parents to take their children out of school for 5 school days in a year
Allow parents to take their children out of school for 5 school days in a year
Allow parents to take their children out of school for 5 school days in a year
Allow parents to take their children out of school for 5 school days in a year
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.