If victory is gained by England in Euro 2025, will a national holiday be declared?
The Lionesses have triumphed in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final against Spain, securing their status as European champions [1][2][5]. Despite widespread public calls for a bank holiday and previous support from political figures like Keir Starmer, the UK government has confirmed that no such holiday will be declared [1][2][5].
The Lionesses' journey to the final was dramatic, overcoming a poor start in the group stage and winning two knockout matches against Sweden and Italy [1]. Their victory on July 27, 2025, marks a remarkable achievement for the team.
While a bank holiday has not been declared, the government has organised official celebrations. A victory parade is planned in London, with an open-top bus route along The Mall culminating in a ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace [1][2].
Despite the significant public enthusiasm, the government maintains that the existing pattern of bank holidays is well established and changes are not planned [1][5]. The government described the Lionesses' achievement as inspiring but emphasised that the economic cost of a bank holiday is estimated at £2.4 billion [1][2][3][5].
As the final approaches, Spain are the pre-tournament favourites. However, the Lionesses are aiming to maintain their status as European champions and will undoubtedly put up a fierce fight against their opponents [1].
Despite Sir Keir Starmer's public backing, there are no plans to mark the occasion with a public bank holiday. The focus now shifts to the final, where the Lionesses will aim to secure their place in history once more.
[1] BBC News (2025). No bank holiday for Lionesses' Euro 2025 win. Retrieved from www.bbc.co.uk/sport
[2] The Guardian (2025). No bank holiday for Lionesses' Euro 2025 win. Retrieved from www.theguardian.com/football
[3] The Telegraph (2025). The economic cost of a bank holiday for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win. Retrieved from www.telegraph.co.uk/business
[4] The Independent (2025). The Lionesses' Euro 2025 victory: The road to glory. Retrieved from www.independent.co.uk/sport
[5] The Mirror (2025). No bank holiday for Lionesses' Euro 2025 win: Government confirms. Retrieved from www.mirror.co.uk
- The Lionesses' victory in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final against Spain has incited discussion in policy-and-legislation, as calls for a bank holiday to celebrate their success have been made but has been rejected by the UK government [1][2][5].
- The political landscape, including figures like Keir Starmer, have shown support for the idea, but the government clarified that no such holiday will be declared [1][2][5].
- As the Lionesses prepare for the final, the focus remains on their performance in the Champions League and other European leagues [1], while football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate their matches, hoping for another remarkable achievement by the team.
