
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.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
Make Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & 2 January bank holidays & seek UK alignment
Make Armistice Day a bank holiday
Make 5 November a bank holiday.
Create an Autumn Bank Holiday in England & Wales
Introduce a bank holiday for every month of the year
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.
Make Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & 2 January bank holidays & seek UK alignment
Make Armistice Day a bank holiday
Make 5 November a bank holiday.
Create an Autumn Bank Holiday in England & Wales
Introduce a bank holiday for every month of the year