Make Christmas Eve a bank holiday
Christmas Eve is a magical time, but many people are required to work until 5pm or later, losing valuable time that could be spent with loved ones. Making Christmas Eve a bank holiday would allow workers more time to travel, prepare, and be together during the festive season.
Signatures
86
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 86/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 86/100,000
- 27 JAN 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Darren Fisher
Background
Only the Government has the authority to introduce new bank holidays, and doing so would reflect modern working patterns, support wellbeing, and acknowledge the significance of Christmas Eve for millions of people across the country.