Will the UK still have an extra bank holiday despite heartbreaking Euros loss?
Boris Johnson on possible extra bank holiday for England win  top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info  England fans across the country are in mourning after a devastating loss during the Euro 2020 final on Sunday night. Prior to last night's kick off, people had been calling for an extra day off work to celebrate the achievements of the Three Lions in making it to a final in a major tournament for the first time in 55 years, and in anticipation of hopefully winning. Now fans want to use an extra day off to mourn the heartbreaking conclusion. Hopeful fans were left crushed after England lost to Italy on penalties at Wembley last night. Coach Gareth Southgate is still due to receive an honour for leading the team to their first final since the 1966 World Cup. Many fans praised him and the team for their efforts despite the crushing end. England was hoping to win this tournament not only for the pride of winning a major competition - but also in hopes of getting an extra bank holiday. England extra bank holiday: England has been left heartbroken by the defeat on Sunday  READ MORE England fans urged not to drive in safety risk Last Thursday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said announcing an extra Bank Holiday if England were to win the Euros would be "tempting fate". But the possibility has been floated, with Mr Johnson saying lets see what happens. A No 10 spokesman said: We dont want to pre-empt the result and tempt fate. We would obviously set out any plans, if necessary, in due course. Lets see what happens on Sunday.  England extra bank holiday: England was hoping to win to gain an extra bank holiday  The PM was thought to be considering making Friday, August 27, an extra public holiday in England to coincide with the long weekend at the end of the summer. The speculation came after a petition signed by almost 360,000 people called for July 12 to be declared a bank holiday if England won the match. To declare a bank holiday, the Queen must approve the plans by dialling in to a last-minute Privy Council meeting from Windsor Castle according to the Telegraph. Another option for a bank holiday was thought to be July 19, the day dubbed Freedom Day. However, reportedly Downing Street said with this day just a week away, it may not give businesses enough time to prepare. DON'T MISS  Boris Johnson set to confirm July 19 plans today [INSIGHT]  Boris should take inspiration from Gareth Southgate, says LEO McKINSTRY [COMMENT]  Brexit chaos as Government holds crisis talks [EXPLAINER]  England extra bank holiday: Prior to the match, the PM said announcing bank holiday plans would 'tempt fate'  READ MORE Boris furious as England players suffer sick racist abuse Plans for a bank holiday to celebrate a historic victory in the European Championship will be reviewed on Monday, July 12, after an agonising loss against Italy on Sunday. Mr Johnson will today confirm whether lockdown will end as planned and also if he plans to proceed with plans for the four-day August bank holiday weekend or Freedom Day bank holiday. After the heartbreaking loss on Sunday, Mr Johnson tweeted: That was a heartbreaking result to end #Euro2020 but Gareth Southgate and his England squad played like heroes. They have done the nation proud and deserve great credit.  England extra bank holiday: Reportedly a bank holiday on August 27 is being considered  Trending