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Department for Work and Pensions: Festivals and Special Occasions

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 46324

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) religious and (b) cultural holidays are observed by their Department.

Answered by Andrew Western

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

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