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

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 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”.In fullWill England get a Bank Holiday if team wins the World Cup? Potential date revealed ahead of Argentina semi-finalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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