Rejected petition Give England more public holidays to bring equity across the UK countries.
England and Wales have 8 public holidays a year.
Scotland have 9 public holidays a year.
Northern Ireland have 10 public holidays a year.
I want equity on public holidays. Why can't England, Wales and Scotland have additional public holidays to bring them into line with Northern Ireland?
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England and Wales have 8 public holidays a year.
Scotland have 9 public holidays a year.
Northern Ireland have 10 public holidays a year.
I want equity on public holidays. Why can't England, Wales and Scotland have additional public holidays to bring them into line with Northern Ireland?
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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Increase the number of bank holidays in England & Wales to 10 days" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746816
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