Thursday voting

[chrisrug]

does anyone know why we always vote on a Thursday in this country. Am running a quiz next Friday and thought it was a topical question to include.

[kayakamina]

I think they ruled out Fridays because the workers would be paid and get drunk and Mondays because of hangovers!

Have you googled ?

[dzug]

From a UK govt website:

Do general elections have to be held on Thursdays?

No. The Prime Minister could choose any day for a general election. However, Thursday has become the traditional day for general elections.

The last general election not to be held on a Thursday was on Tuesday 27 October 1931.

[chrisrug]

thanks for those! Have tried Google but probably not wording my question correctly!