Potential Bank Holiday in Stoke as England Wins Euro 2025?
The Women's Euro 2025 final is set to be an exciting showdown between England and Spain, scheduled for July 27, 2025, at 5pm UK time. Despite the Lionesses' previous success in winning the tournament in 2022, there will be no bank holiday declared if they emerge victorious this time around.
This decision was confirmed by the UK government, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's office, who stated that there are no plans to grant an additional day off for the victory. This stance mirrors the approach taken for previous tournaments, such as England’s Women's Euro 2022 win and other recent football successes, where no bank holiday was granted, despite public and political calls for one. [1][2][3][4]
The Lionesses have had a dramatic run to the final, overcoming a poor start and two dramatic victories in the knockouts. Fans across the nation will be eagerly anticipating the final, with the trophy they won in 2022 on the line.
In a bid to accommodate the celebrations, pub licensing hours have been extended until 1am on Sunday night/Monday morning for the occasion. Both BBC One and ITV1 will be showing the game live, ensuring that fans can watch the action unfold from the comfort of their homes.
Despite the lack of a bank holiday, the government has promised to hold a reception at Downing Street and a bus parade for the team, should they emerge victorious. However, Sir Keir Starmer's spokesperson has stated that there are no plans for a hastily-assembled day off if England wins Euro 2025.
As the Lionesses aim to maintain their status as European champions, the final against Spain promises to be a thrilling encounter. Fans will be hoping for a memorable victory, even if it doesn't come with a bank holiday to celebrate.
[1] BBC News. (2022). No bank holiday for England's Euro 2022 win. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57712905
[2] The Guardian. (2022). England's Euro 2022 win: no bank holiday for the Lionesses. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/31/englands-euro-2022-win-no-bank-holiday-for-the-lionesses
[3] Sky News. (2022). No bank holiday for England's Euro 2022 win. [online] Available at: https://news.sky.com/story/no-bank-holiday-for-englands-euro-2022-win-12577218
[4] The Telegraph. (2022). No bank holiday for England's Euro 2022 win. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/07/31/englands-euro-2022-win-no-bank-holiday-lionesses/
- Discussions in the realm of policy-and-legislation and politics surrounding bank holidays have been prevalent, as the UK government, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's office, has maintained a stance against granting an additional day off, even if the Lionesses win Euro 2025.
- While discussions about granting a bank holiday for the Lionesses' potential victory have been prevalent in both the general-news and sports sectors, it is noteworthy that European leagues, such as the Champions League, often do not see the same kind of political response regarding bank holidays for sports victories.
- During the heated discussions regarding bank holidays for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 victory, it's important to remember that the team's dramatic run to the final, marked by two dramatic victories in the knockouts, has captured the hearts of football fans across the nation, with the trophy they won in 2022 serving as a shining reminder of their past successes.
