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Autumn Bank Holiday Bill

A Bill to introduce a bank holiday in the Autumn

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

22 October 2008

In Plain English

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Autumn Bank Holiday Bill is a proposed law to create a new bank holiday in the autumn. It would give workers a guaranteed day off and set the date by statute. The bill is currently being debated in the House of Commons and is at the second reading stage.

Key Points

Introduces a new statutory bank holiday in the autumn.
Requires the autumn bank holiday date to be set by law.
Could affect scheduling and costs for employers and public services.
Schools and other public bodies may adjust or close for the holiday.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons (early stage).

Progress

The bill's first reading in the Commons occurred on 4 March 2008 and it is now at the second reading in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Employees and workersEmployers and businessesSchools, pupils and parentsPublic services and local authoritiesRetail, hospitality and other sectors affected by bank holidays

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

4 Mar 2008

2nd readingCommons

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Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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