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When is Saint George's Day?
Saint George's Day is always April 23rd — a fixed date every year, the feast day of the patron saint of England.
The history of Saint George's Day
Saint George's Day honors Saint George, the patron saint of England, a soldier venerated as a Christian martyr from around the 3rd century CE. He's best known through the legendary tale of slaying a dragon to save a princess, a story that became a symbol of English chivalry and courage.
Despite being England's national day, it is not a bank holiday, and celebrations tend to be more low-key than Ireland's Saint Patrick's Day or Scotland's Saint Andrew's Day, though pubs, schools, and some towns still mark it with flags and events.
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Frequently asked questions
Saint George's Day is always April 23rd.
No — it's a widely observed occasion but not an official UK bank holiday, so banks, schools and businesses generally stay open.
A 3rd-century Christian martyr and soldier, best known for the legendary tale of slaying a dragon; he's the patron saint of England.
There's no official bank holiday for it in England, though there have been periodic campaigns to establish one.