The Day of Books and Roses

The Day of Books and Roses
Diada de Sant Jordi
StatusActive
GenreFestival
Date(s)April 23
FrequencyAnnually
VenueStreets of Catalonia
Location(s)Catalonia
CountrySpain
InauguratedOctober 7, 1926 (1926-10-07)
FounderVicente Clavel and the Catalonia Chamber of Books

The Day of Books and Roses, April 23, is celebrated in Catalonia, Spain. This day is traditionally known as Diada de Sant Jordi ("Saint George's Day") in Catalan. On this day, love and literature are celebrated throughout Catalonia. Books and roses are exchanged.