Sussex Day

Sussex Day
Also calledSt Richard's Day
Observed by Sussex
SignificanceFeast day of St Richard of Chichester as patron saint of Sussex
CelebrationsCelebration and promotion of Sussex culture
Date16 June
Next time16 June 2025 (2025-06-16)
FrequencyAnnual
First time16 June 2007

Sussex Day is the county day for the historic county of Sussex in southern England and is celebrated on 16 June each year to celebrate the rich heritage[1] and culture of Sussex.[2]

The event takes place on St Richard's Day, the feast day of St Richard of Chichester,[1] Sussex's patron saint. The date marks the anniversary of the translation of St Richard's body from its original burial place in the nave of Chichester Cathedral to an elaborate shrine at the cathedral on 16 June 1276.[3]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference WSCC-SxDay was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Sussex Day". Sussex Living Magazine. June 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Chichester Cathedral - its history and its art". Chichester Cathedral. Retrieved 26 September 2012.