Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicates the UK could get a bank holiday if England win the 2026 World Cup. Multiple outlets report that Starmer has floated the idea publicly, while also saying he does not want to “jinx” England by announcing it too far in advance. Coverage describes the potential day off as a reward for a victory that would end 60 years since England last won a World Cup. Several reports place the likely timing around the World Cup final, which is widely reported as being on 19 July, with further speculation about when the holiday would fall. The London Evening Standard, citing an understanding from ministers, reports the most likely date for the national day off would be Friday 24 July. Other outlets instead focus on Starmer’s comments and the possibility of a formal announcement closer to the match. In all accounts, Starmer’s position is presented as a hint or expectation rather than a confirmed policy decision. The reports collectively underline that no final decision has been announced, and that timing depends on England’s result in the final.