Petition
Make St George’s Day an Official Bank Holiday in England
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Create an official bank holiday in England to mark St George’s Day on 23 April, celebrating England’s rich national identity, history, traditions, culture, and heritage.
England is the only country in the UK without a dedicated holiday for its patron saint. Scotland, Ireland, and Wales all have them. Introducing a bank holiday for St George’s Day would bring England in line with the rest of the country.
This day would provide an opportunity for English people to unite and celebrate our history and traditions, for a nation built over thousands of years.
We wish for HM Government to designate St George’s Day as a public bank holiday in England.
This day would provide an opportunity for English people to unite and celebrate our history and traditions, for a nation built over thousands of years.
We wish for HM Government to designate St George’s Day as a public bank holiday in England.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Make St George’s Day a national bank holiday in England every year: Make St George’s Day a national bank holiday in England every year
Timeline
| 29 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 May 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.