This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government

Rejected petition Make April 23 St George's Day a Bank Holiday in England

Our country has a proud tradition of being patriotic.
Let's celebrate our patriotism by making April 23, St. George's Day a Bank Holiday in England.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/216600

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