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Margaret Thatcher Day Bill

A Bill to make provision that the annual Bank Holiday Monday in late August be known as Margaret Thatcher Day.

What this bill does

A Bill to make provision that the annual Bank Holiday Monday in late August be known as Margaret Thatcher Day.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would rename the annual August Bank Holiday Monday to Margaret Thatcher Day. If enacted, the official name used for that public holiday would change, while other holidays stay the same. The proposal is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, so it is in the early stage of debate.

Key Points

Renames the late August Bank Holiday Monday to Margaret Thatcher Day.
Applies only to that specific bank holiday; other holidays are unaffected.
Requires passage through Parliament and Royal Assent to take effect.
Originating in the House of Commons; currently at the 2nd reading (early stage).
If passed, official calendars, communications, and public records would adopt the new name.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would move to committee stage and eventually to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

General public in the UKEmployees and employers who observe the August Bank HolidaySchools and other educational institutionsPublic sector bodies and local authoritiesEvent organisers, travel and tourism sectorsPublishing, payroll and scheduling services that reference bank holidays

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Margaret Thatcher Day

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 48 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

26 Jun 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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