Written question asked by Lord Evans of Rainow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Thursday, 24 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Public Holidays: Veterans
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of designating the bank holiday at the end of August as 'Peace Day' in honour of veterans.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the sacrifices made by so many veterans and the profound debt of gratitude owed to those who have served our country.
Occasionally, the Government may change a bank holiday for a one-off event, such as a changing the date of the early May bank holiday in 2020 to commemorate VE Day.
The current naming conventions of bank holidays are well established, and the Government has no plans to change the name of any future bank holidays at this time.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL9476
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Public holidays Veterans
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