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Closed petition Creation of a temporary bank holiday.

The government and Parliament should create a temporary bank holiday (Friday & Monday) in early 2021 to allow families to celebrate Christmas & other religious festivals that where sacrificed because of the covid pandemic and lockdowns.

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Because it is fair inclusive and the right thing to do for all those that have sacrificed over the year of 2020.

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Date closed 29 June 2021
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Closed petition Creation of a temporary bank holiday.