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Treasury: Festivals and Special Occasions

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainTreasuryTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 46327

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what (a) religious and (b) cultural holidays are observed by their Department.

Answered by James Murray

HM Treasury does not observe religious or cultural holidays. Staff have time off for bank holidays, some of which fall on religious holidays, as part of their leave allowance.

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