Is St George's Day a bank holiday?
No. St George's Day (23 April), England's national day, is not a bank holiday. There have been several campaigns to make it one, but none has become law.
NoNot a UK bank holiday
23 AprSt George's Day 2027 · Friday
3 MayNext bank holiday after: Early May bank holiday
Is it a day off anywhere in the UK or Ireland?
| Nation | St George's Day 2027 | Nearest bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | Normal day | Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Scotland | Normal day | Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Northern Ireland | Normal day | Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Republic of Ireland | Normal day | May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 |
What it means for work and shops
Scotland (St Andrew's Day) and Northern Ireland (St Patrick's Day) both have a bank holiday for their patron saint; England and Wales do not.
Looking for a nearby bank holiday? See Early May bank holiday.
St George's Day dates
| Year | Date | Bank holiday? |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 23 April 2027 | No |
| 2028 | Sunday 23 April 2028 | No |
| 2029 | Monday 23 April 2029 | No |
| 2030 | Tuesday 23 April 2030 | No |
| 2031 | Wednesday 23 April 2031 | No |
Other days that aren't bank holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is St George's Day 2027?
St George's Day 2027 is on Friday 23 April 2027.
Is St George's Day a day off work?
Only if your employer or contract gives it as a day off. There is no legal right to time off, and no extra pay is required, because it is not a bank holiday.
Will St George's Day ever become a bank holiday?
There have been several petitions and parliamentary debates, but no change in the law. Any new bank holiday would be created by the UK Government through a Royal Proclamation.