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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.

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Thursday, 23 April 2026

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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?

YearDateDay
202623 April 2026Thursday
202723 April 2027Friday
202823 April 2028Sunday
202923 April 2029Monday
203023 April 2030Tuesday
203123 April 2031Wednesday
203223 April 2032Friday
203323 April 2033Saturday
203423 April 2034Sunday
203523 April 2035Monday

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