Starmer Faces Pressure for Bank Holiday if Lionesses Retain Euro 2025

England’s Lionesses are set to face either Germany or Spain in the Euro 2025 final, with mounting public and political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to declare a bank holiday should the team win and retain their title. Starmer, who previously called for celebratory bank holidays when the Lionesses won the Euros in 2022 and were finalists in the 2023 World Cup, is now facing renewed calls from figures like Liberal Democrat spokesman Max Wilkinson to honor the team’s historic achievement with a day off. Despite this, Downing Street has stated there are currently no plans to grant a bank holiday if England wins the tournament, reflecting a cautious stance despite Starmer’s earlier promises. The Lionesses’ dramatic semifinal win over Italy, featuring last-minute goals by Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly, has intensified excitement and expectations ahead of Sunday’s final. Supporters and politicians argue that a bank holiday would not only celebrate sporting success but also benefit the hospitality industry, while Starmer continues to express his support for the team publicly. However, the official position remains that no bank holiday has been confirmed, leaving the decision to the government should England secure victory.