Saint George's Day

Saint George's Day
Saint George and the Dragon
Oil painting by Raphael (1505–1506)
Observed by
Countries and regions
TypeFeast day; national day of England, national day of Aragon
ObservancesChurch services, flying of the St. George's Cross
Date23 April, 24 April, 6 May, 23 November, 25 January
FrequencyAnnual
Related toGeorge's Day in Spring
George's Day in Autumn
Catalan Sant Jordi
English Saint George's Day
Đurđevdan
Feast of Saint George

Saint George's Day is the feast day of Saint George, celebrated by Christian churches, countries, regions, and cities of which he is the patron saint, including Albania, Bulgaria, England, Ethiopia, Greece, Georgia, Portugal, Romania, Syria, Lebanon, Castile and León, Catalonia, Alcoi, Aragon, Genoa, and Rio de Janeiro.[1]

Saint George's Day is celebrated on 23 April, the traditionally accepted date of the saint's death in the Diocletianic Persecution.[2]

  1. ^ "The true St. George's Day in Rio de Janeiro". Day Tours. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Dracula – It is the eve of St. George's Day". Book Drum. Archived from the original on 15 August 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.