PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Require all non-essential businesses to close on Christmas and Boxing Day
I call on the Government to require all non-essential businesses, including the hospitality sector, to close on Christmas and Boxing Day so staff can spend time together with their families during the holidays.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
85
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 85/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 85/100,000
Background
I work in the hospitality sector and because I have children, I'm forced to work with flexibility on days and so are many of my colleagues. I believe nobody wants to work on Christmas day and we love our job, but would like to be able to spend time with our family over the Christmas period.