Will there be a bank holiday if England win Euro 2025?
Briefly

The England women's football team, the Lionesses, is set to compete against Spain in the Women's Euro 2025 final. After an impressive yet dramatic journey, including overcoming a slow group stage and thrilling knockout victories, they aim to defend their European champion status. Although a victory would warrant national celebrations, the government has confirmed there will be no bank holiday, just as there wasn’t after Euro 2022. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has rejected calls for a public holiday despite having supported similar proposals in earlier tournaments. Extended pub licensing hours will be in effect for Sunday night celebrations.
The England women's football team, known as the Lionesses, will face Spain in the Women's Euro 2025 final, hoping to retain their title as European champions.
Fans are anticipating celebrations throughout the country if the Lionesses secure victory, although there are no plans for a bank holiday as seen in the past.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer denied requests for a public holiday following a potential win, despite previous support for similar declarations during earlier tournaments.
Pub licensing hours have been extended to 1am to accommodate fans celebrating the Euro 2025 final on Sunday night.
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