Brits could get bank holiday if England win World Cup 2026 - what you need to knowPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that an England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, with the Three Lions set to face Norway in the quarter-finalsChristopher McKeon Press Association Political Correspondent in Ankara16:44, 14 Jul 2026Updated 16:50, 14 Jul 2026The Prime Minister has hinted that Brits may get an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup(Image: PA)Everything you need to know about a potential new bank holiday if England win the 2026 World CupSir Keir Starmer has hinted that England winning the World Cup could mean an extra bank holiday for the nation.The Prime Minister praised last Monday's victory over Mexico as "one of the best England performances I've ever seen" ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash with Norway.Asked about a potential bank holiday if England win the tournament, he told reporters at Wednesday's NATO conference: "I don't want to jinx it, but ask me again if we get to the final."The Friday following the July 19 final has been earmarked as the most likely date for a celebratory bank holiday.During the NATO summit in Ankara, Sir Keir exchanged friendly banter with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, joking that England only win World Cups under Labour governments.He said: "But for 90 minutes on Saturday evening, we'll have to go our different ways as we go into that match."The PM also revealed he had resisted calls to overturn Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico, despite Donald Trump's intervention for a US player.
England hopes for bank holiday if team wins World Cup - potential date chosen
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that an England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, with the Three Lions set to face Norway in the quarter-finals















