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The Sun
27-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Will there be a Bank Holiday if England win the Women's Euros 2025?
FOOTY fans are dreaming of an extra day off this summer as the Lionesses battle for Euro glory – but will we actually get a bank holiday if England bring it home? With our women's team facing Spain in the tournament, excitement is building across the nation, but don't start planning your long weekend just yet. 2 Downing Street has made it clear there are no plans for a bank holiday if England win the Women's Euro 2025. But with mounting public pressure and the petition gaining traction, things could still change if football really does come home. What Downing Street has said No extra day off is on the cards right now, football fans. Sir Keir Starmer 's spokesperson has confirmed there are "no plans" for an additional bank holiday should England's women triumph in Euro 2025. When pressed about the possibility of giving the nation a day to celebrate if the Lionesses lift the trophy, Downing Street remained firm in their stance. The PM's team didn't completely rule it out, but made it clear it's not currently on the government's agenda. This will come as disappointing news to many hoping to toast a potential victory with a lie-in the next day. Growing calls for a celebration day Despite the government's position, demands for a national day off are ramping up. The Prime Minister is facing mounting pressure to grant the nation a well-deserved bank holiday if our Lionesses bring home the trophy. Women's football news website SheKicks has even launched a petition calling for Monday, July 28th, 2025, to be declared a bank holiday if England emerges victorious. RTE pundit offers optimistic view on growth of women's football amid Euros kick-off The campaign is gaining momentum as more fans back the idea of a proper nationwide celebration. After all, if football's coming home, shouldn't we all be at home to celebrate it? What happened last time? When the Lionesses made history by winning the Women's Euro 2022, the nation erupted in celebration – but we didn't get that coveted day off. Despite the historic victory, the then-government didn't grant a bank holiday, leaving many fans disappointed that they couldn't properly nurse their celebration hangovers. This time around, supporters are hoping for a different outcome, especially with calls getting louder for women's football achievements to be celebrated with the same enthusiasm as the men's game. How bank holidays work Getting an extra bank holiday isn't as simple as the PM waving a magic wand. Bank holidays in the UK are either set by law or declared by royal proclamation, meaning there's a proper process involved before we can all enjoy a day off. For a special one-off event like a sporting triumph, the government would need to make arrangements fairly quickly, which explains why they're not making promises they might not be able to keep. Planning for businesses and public services would be tight, but not impossible, if our Lionesses do make it all the way. 2 What fans can do Want that extra day off? You might need to make your voice heard. The SheKicks petition is gathering signatures from supporters who believe a women's football triumph deserves national celebration. Football fans can also contact their MPs or share their thoughts on social media to add to the growing chorus calling for a proper celebration if England lift the trophy. And if all else fails? It might be worth booking that annual leave now, just in case – you can always cancel it if the bank holiday does materialise or if our Lionesses don't bring it home this time. The final decision will likely come down to the wire, much like the tournament itself. So while you might want to keep that Monday free just in case, don't make any non-refundable plans for a long weekend just yet.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Revealed: The potential cost the Lionesses will have to pay out of their own pocket for loved ones to watch them in the group stages of Euro 2025
A study has shown how much each member of England 's Euro 2025 squad may have to pay individually to have loved ones fly out and stay to watch them in Switzerland. The European Championship holders begin the defence of their title next month in a daunting Group D which also contains France, Netherlands and Wales. On Wednesday, it was revealed that England players are contributing their own money to help cover the cost of bringing family members to Switzerland, due to the country's high cost of living. Four Swiss cities - Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern - ranked among the top 10 most expensive cities globally last year, behind only Hong Kong and Singapore. The average price for a pint of milk is as high as £1.67. England will be playing in Zurich as well as another host city in St. Gallen. The FA are providing England players with a financial contribution to support the travel and accommodation expenses of their families. The sum is comparable to what was provided for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia, and it matches the amount given to the men's team. And She Kicks have calculated the full cost of what the group stage for travel and accommodation could be for England players if they paid the full whack themselves. England's camp for the tournament will be in Zurich with two of their matches there. She Kicks, with its data taken on Thursday, report that a flight from London to Zurich on July 1 will cost around £150 for two people. If the unthinkable happens and England are knocked out at the group stages, then their tournament would end on July 13. And a flight back that day currently costs £120-per-person. While the flight prices may not seem too unreasonable to some, the accommodation may not be. She Kicks add that prices for hotel in Zurich throughout the whole group stage in itself (with the first game starting on July 2 and ending on July 13) costing between £1,000-1,300 for one room. If there is some, in the loosest sense, comfort for England their game in St. Gallen against Wales is a short one-hour bus journey - therefore saving the need for another hotel. Speaking about their predicament on Wednesday, England midfielder Georgia Stanway said: 'I'm aware that Switzerland is a very expensive country. Even just for flights, hotels, the cost of living there is extremely high, so we understand the demand it is on fans. And I think that's difficult for us as well because we want to help and support as much as possible. 'A lot of us are putting our hands in our pockets to make sure that our families can get over there. We would love to see as many fans as possible, and we want to thank them in advance because we know it's not cheap.' Team-mate Ella Toone added: 'I think it will be a bit difficult for players' families who are staying out for the whole tournament. I know that I'll always help my family be out there and make memories with us.'
