Help make 23 April a recognised bank holiday across England
Please sign our St. George’s Day Pledge to support a bank holiday in England on Thursday 23 April. Thank you.
ST GEORGE PLEDGE
St. George's Holiday is an independent group that wants a national bank holiday for England. We have no links to any political or religious organisation.
We would like everyone living in England or who calls themselves English (regardless of colour, religion or sexuality) to celebrate their common heritage and future together with a bank holiday on 23 April.
Celebrities wish you a Happy St. George's Day
We have been writing to a number of famous faces asking them if they would say “Happy St. George’s Day” to everyone celebrating England’s national day. Here’s some that have replied. We thank them.
Those that have replied are just wishing you well on St. George’s Day, they do not necessarily agree with our campaign or endorse St. George’s Holiday.
Support your local St. George events
Support your local celebrations to ensure they become annual events. In 2025, we had Wheelbarrow Races, Inflatable Sword Fights, Mushroom Picking as well as more traditional Parades, Jousting and Pub Quizzes. Something for everyone.
In 2026 we want to celebrate English Eccentricity – the weird and wonderful things only we can do well. If you're organising a St. George event, you can get a free listing on our website. Submit the details by clicking St. George listing.
If you are organising an event in London, please bear in mind that the London Marathon is on Sunday 26 April and may be a distraction.
Not sure how to start? Check our blog article ' Organising a St. George event on a budget'.
When is St. George’s Day 2026?
The short answer is Thursday 23 April 2026. The long answer is there are two versions of St. George’s Day. We have a list to explain when to celebrate.
47 ideas for St. George’s Day activities
We want to help local Councils, community groups, and English patriots organise St. George’s Day celebrations. Here’s a list of ideas.
St George’s Day celebrations see record 35% growth
Between 19 and 27 April 2025, England saw a 35% increase in St George’s Day celebrations compared to the previous year.
Celebrate with a nice cup of tea on St. George’s Day
While the Scots have whisky and the Irish toast with Guinness, perhaps it’s time for the English to embrace a different drink on St. George’s Day?
Facts about St. George
Where was he born? Was he even real? Why did he kill a Dragon?
Well, if he did exist, he was definitely born overseas. As a result, he is England's most successful immigrant. Born in a foreign land, he was welcomed by the English, worked hard for over 800 years and integrated so well he became an English icon.
To discover more about this enigmatic man that everyone is talking about, take a look at our St. George page.