Sunday Observance Act 1625
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for punishing divers abuses committed on the Lord's day, called Sunday. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 1 Cha. 1. c. 1 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 12 August 1625 |
| Commencement | 21 September 1625 |
| Repealed | 1 January 1970 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1969 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Sunday Observance Act 1625 (1 Cha. 1. c. 1) was an act of the Parliament of England.
The act banned participation in such activities as "bearbaiting, bullbaiting, Interludes, common Plays, and other unlawful exercises and pastimes" on Sundays. It was originally only to continue in force until the next session of Parliament.