Rejected petition Make Saint George’s Day a bank holiday in Great Britain

I would like the government to make Saint George’s Day a UK bank holiday . As other countries in the world Celebrate there patriotism to there Saints with a Bank Holiday I think the UK should as well

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This would show the people of the country that the government shares the British people there patriotism for our country . This would also boost morale amongst the population

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Make St George’s Day a Bank Holiday for people in England
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/739078

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Date submitted 2 January 2026
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