Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Rejected petition Make 11 November a National Holiday, to have a single day for Remembrance.

The act of Remembrance is currently spread over two days, neither of which is a formal public holiday. By making 11 November a public holiday, the activity can be properly concentrated on the one relevent date.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/172203

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