Rejected petition Introduce a bank holiday to celebrate St David, the patron saint of Wales.

David was a Welsh bishop of Mynyw (now St Davids) during the 6th century. He is the patron saint of Wales. David was born at some time between 462 to 512 and is traditionally believed to be the son of Non and the grandson of Ceredig ap Cunedda, king of Ceredigion.

In Ireland, and globally, Irish people celebrate their Irish heritage on St Patrick's day. Welsh people across the world should be proud of their Welsh roots, and what better way to do so with a day off work and school in Wales!

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the Senedd or Welsh Government is not responsible for.

Petitions to the Senedd must call for a specific action that falls within the powers of the Senedd or Welsh Government.
Schedules 7A and 7B of the Government of Wales Act 2006 set out the issues which are ‘restricted’ or ‘reserved’ to the UK Parliament - i.e. areas where only the UK Parliament or Government, not the Senedd or Welsh Government, can act.
The determination of bank holidays is reserved. As a result, it is not possible for the Senedd to take the action called for by your petition.
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Date submitted 1 March 2024
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