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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Festivals and Special Occasions

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 12 May 2025UIN 46321

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what (a) religious and (b) cultural holidays are observed by their Department.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The UK Civil Service only formally observes the Government-set bank holidays.

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