St George’s Day is celebrated in England on April 23 each year to honour St. George, the patron saint of England. He was best known for the legendary tale of St. George and the Dragon, where he slayed a dragon to save a town and a princess. The day of St George's Day changes when it is too close to Easter. According to the Church of England's calendar, when St George's Day falls between Palm Sunday and the Second Sunday of Easter inclusive, it is moved to the Monday after the Second Sunday of Easter. This year, St. George’s Day 2025 falls on Wednesday, April 23. In this article, let’s know more about St George’s Day 2025 date and the significance of the annual event in England. April 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Complete Dates of Important Events. St George’s Day 2025 Date St George’s Day 2025 falls on Wednesday, April 23. St George’s Day Significance St George’s Day serves as an annual reminder to honour and remember the patron saint of England. As per historical records, St. George was a Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century in a tradition established in the Tudor period. The veneration of the saint in folk religion declined in the 18th century. The earliest documented mention of St George in England comes from the Venerable Bede (d. 735). His feast day is also mentioned in the Durham Collectar, a 9th-century liturgical work. On this day, parades, church services are held across the United Kingdom to mark this day.