Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Make Christmas Eve a bank holiday
Open for signatures
99 signatures
What the petition asks
Christmas Eve is a magical time, but many people are required to work until 5pm or later, losing valuable time that could be spent with loved ones. Making Christmas Eve a bank holiday would allow workers more time to travel, prepare, and be together during the festive season.
Only the Government has the authority to introduce new bank holidays, and doing so would reflect modern working patterns, support wellbeing, and acknowledge the significance of Christmas Eve for millions of people across the country.
Timeline
| 27 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
99
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
27 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.