Rejected petition Create a new Bank Holiday once the pandemic is over

Create a new national holiday for the entire UK which is not tied to a specific religion, but allows for families to celebrate in ways similar to holidays/traditions they may have missed due to lockdown restrictions. The Bank Holiday should be 2 days long like it is around Christmas and Easter.

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So many families have given up seeing each other for special celebrations that it seems fair to allow a new Bank Holiday to compensate the nation. The UK currently has fewer Bank Holidays than the majority of the world so we are definitely due an upgrade. A new holiday that encompasses the diversity of the UK would acknowledge the community spirit that sprung up during lockdowns. Spending on celebration preparations would also give the economy a boost.

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Date submitted 20 December 2020
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