Make 23rd April a UK holiday to honour St George & Celebrate English heritage
We want the UK Government to formally recognise 23rd April, St George’s Day, as a national public holiday across the United Kingdom, giving people the opportunity to celebrate English heritage, history, and culture, just as other nations do with their saints’ days.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
- 07 MAY 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Make Saint David's Day (Wales) and Saint George's Day (England) Bank Holidays https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701833
- 23 APR 2025Petition created
Background
St George’s Day is a symbol of English identity, unity, and courage. Unlike Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, England does not have a dedicated public holiday to celebrate its patron saint. Making 23rd April a national holiday would promote cultural pride, bring communities together, and provide a meaningful celebration of England’s history and values, while boosting morale and tourism. It’s time England had the same recognition.