Make St George’s Day a bank holiday in England

Make St George’s Day a bank holiday in England — 7 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

I would like the government to make April 23rd which is St George’s Day a bank holiday in England.

Additional details

I would like the government to promote English patriotism by making St George’s day a bank holiday in England. England is one of the only places in the world without a national holiday and it’s a shame the Northern Ireland get the 12 and st Patrick’s off and us English get nothing

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