Rejected petition Make St David's Day (patron saint of Wales) on 1st March a Bank Holiday in Wales

I have always been envious of the way Ireland celebrate their patron saint - St Patrick. It's about time St David was celebrated in the same manner and March 1st to become a Bank holiday in Wales.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/105797

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Date submitted 4 February 2016
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