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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Bryony Gooch and James C. Reynolds

Will there be a Bank Holiday if England win the World Cup – and when would it be?

  • The government is considering an extra bank holiday on Friday 24 July if England wins the World Cup, 60 years after their last victory.
  • It follows England's 2-1 extra-time win against Norway on Saturday, secured by two goals from Jude Bellingham.
  • England must now defeat Argentina in their match tonight to reach the final on 19 July.
  • Sir Keir Starmer hinted at the possibility of a bank holiday, telling reporters: “I don’t want to jinx it, but ask me again if we get to the final.”
  • However, Kemi Badenoch expressed opposition, arguing the “private sector would still be working and the public sector would take the day off”.

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