Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Declare a one-off bank holiday if England win the World Cup
Open for signatures
167 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to declare a one-off national bank holiday on the Monday immediately following the World Cup Final, should the England Men’s Football Team win the tournament.
Justification / Why it matters:
Winning the World Cup would be a historic, once-in-a-generation sporting achievement for the nation. A victory of this scale deserves a moment of national celebration, bringing communities together and boosting morale across the country.
Furthermore, a significant portion of the population will be staying up late to watch and celebrate the final. Declaring the following Monday a bank holiday would allow the public to celebrate safely, and support local businesses.
Winning the World Cup would be a historic, once-in-a-generation sporting achievement for the nation. A victory of this scale deserves a moment of national celebration, bringing communities together and boosting morale across the country.
Furthermore, a significant portion of the population will be staying up late to watch and celebrate the final. Declaring the following Monday a bank holiday would allow the public to celebrate safely, and support local businesses.
Timeline
| 13 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
167
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
13 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.