When is St. George's Day?
You may not be working on 23 April, but if you are please book the day off work. Join thousands of others who want to make St. George’s Day a bank holiday. If we all take a holiday on the same day, it will send a powerful message to those in charge.
Please sign our St. George’s Day Pledge to support a bank holiday in England on 23 April. Thank you.
We had over 110 St. George's Day events listed in 2025 - let's make 2026 even better!
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.
Note 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.
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?
Discover the fun of doing a St. George’s Day Quiz
Facts about St. George
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 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.