Most Britons think St George’s Day should be a bank holiday for England, shows latest GLPOR survey.

Saint George’s Day is usually celebrated on 23 April, the traditionally accepted date of the saint’s death in the Diocletianic Persecution. However Saint’s days are not observed if they fall between Palm Sunday and the second Sunday of Easter, they will then be celebrated the following Monday.

Do you think St George’s Day should or should not be a bank holiday for England?

According to latest GLPOR survey 59 % of Britons think St George’s Day should be a bank holiday for England, compared to 21 % who think it should not be a bank holiday for England and 20 % don’t know.

Sample size: 18541 adults in the UK

Fledwork: 28 March – 28 April 2025