England Women have reached their third consecutive major final following their dramatic 2-1 victory over Italy in the semi-finals of Euro 2025. The Lionesses are looking to become back-to-back champions after beating Germany to win the tournament at Wembley Stadium three years ago.

Sarina Wiegman's side has shown remarkable skill, determination and will to overcome adversity after two hard-fought victories over Sweden and Italy to make the final. A victory in the final of Euro 2025 would mark a historic moment for English football and represents a chance to celebrate the talent and success of women's football in England.

Therefore, women's football news website SheKicks is launching a petition to declare a bank holiday on Monday, July 28th, 2025, should the Lionesses successfully defend their European Championship trophy. Not only would it honour the achievement of our women's national team but also provide an opportunity for communities across the UK to come together and celebrate.

There was a peak of 10.2 million people who tuned in to watch the semi-final. Given that figures peaked at over 14 million for the 2023 World Cup final, this shows just how popular the women's game has become. 

Downing Street before the semi-final insisted that there are no plans currently for there to be a bank holiday if England win the tournament. However, Sir Keir Starmer, before becoming Prime Minister, backed calls for a celebratory bank holiday if England won Euro 2022 and the 2023 World Cup. England would deserve that same honour from the now Prime Minister if they are to beat either Spain or Germany this weekend.

So we urge the Prime Minister and the UK government to declare a bank holiday if England are crowned European Champions, and we ask for you to sign this petition so we can help make this happen.