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Introduce a 'one off' bank holiday after covid-19 pandemic to boost morale: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304513

Move all bank holidays to a time after Coronavirus Lockdown: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/309243

Bank holiday to thank those who helped during the COVID-19 crisis: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307364

Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303882

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