June Bank Holiday (Creation) Bill

Key Points

• Creates an annual national public holiday on the Friday nearest to 23 June.
• Date is determined each year as the Friday closest to 23 June.
• Includes connected provisions about how the holiday is observed in law (e.g., impact on work schedules and public services).
• Originated in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; first reading was in March 2020.
• Reflects an economy-focused policy area, indicating potential economic considerations around a new public holiday.

Progress

The bill had its first reading in March 2020 and is now at the 2nd reading in the Commons; no further stages have taken place yet.