PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
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?
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Background
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?