When Is St George's Day
St George's Day is always on April 23. See what day of the week it falls on this year.
Next occurrence of St George's Day
Friday, 23 April 2027
St George's Day in 2026: Thursday, 23 April 2026
What is St George's Day?
St George's Day is celebrated on 23 April to honour Saint George, the patron saint of England. St George is famous for the legend of slaying a dragon. In England, the day is celebrated as a marker of English identity and heritage. Traditionally, St George's Day was a major festival, though it is less widely observed today. It is marked by displaying the English flag (St George's Cross), which features a red cross on a white background.
Traditions
- •Displaying the English flag (St George's Cross)
- •Wearing red and white colours
- •Attending St George's Day celebrations and fairs
- •Reading the legend of St George and the dragon
- •Wearing red roses or red crosses
- •Traditional English food and drink
- •Church services dedicated to St George
- •Re-enactments of the dragon-slaying legend
Fun Facts
- ✨St George is the patron saint of England, Portugal, Georgia, and several other countries
- ✨The legend of St George slaying the dragon dates back to medieval times
- ✨St George's Cross is the flag of England and appears in the Union Jack
- ✨St George's Day was a major festival in medieval England, equal to Christmas
- ✨The same date (23 April) is also celebrated as Shakespeare's birthday
When is St George's Day each year?
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 April 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | 23 April 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | 23 April 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | 23 April 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | 23 April 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | 23 April 2031 | Wednesday |
| 2032 | 23 April 2032 | Friday |
| 2033 | 23 April 2033 | Saturday |
| 2034 | 23 April 2034 | Sunday |
| 2035 | 23 April 2035 | Monday |
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When is St George's Day?
23 April every year. Commemorates St George, patron saint of England, who died on this date in 303 AD according to legend. The date is fixed in the Gregorian calendar; if it falls during Easter week, some Anglican churches transfer the religious observance to a different date.
Not a UK public holiday despite St George being patron saint of England. Some advocate for it to become one, but no formal change. Compared to St Patrick's Day in Ireland or Burns Night in Scotland, English celebrations are relatively muted - more pubs and English Heritage events than national fervour. Common observances: flag flying (St George's Cross), patriotic events at landmarks, Morris dancing, English produce promotions.
St George's Day Reference
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 April | Tuesday |
| 2025 | 23 April | Wednesday |
| 2026 | 23 April | Thursday |
| 2027 | 23 April | Friday |
| 2028 | 23 April | Sunday |
| 2029 | 23 April | Monday |
| 2030 | 23 April | Tuesday |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't St George's Day a public holiday?
Historical and political factors. Public holiday status would require Act of Parliament; previous attempts haven't succeeded. England has fewer national/religious holidays than Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland - a long-standing imbalance. Some campaign groups (St George's Day Campaign) lobby for change.
Is it the same as Shakespeare's birthday?
Yes - 23 April is also widely accepted as both Shakespeare's birthday and his death date (1564 birth, 1616 death). The double significance (St George + Shakespeare) makes the date a particularly English cultural anchor, often tied to literary and patriotic celebrations together.
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