St George's Day Ideas: How to Celebrate 23 April

St George's Day, 23 April, celebrates the patron saint of England. It's also often marked as Shakespeare's birthday.

Here are easy ways to celebrate at home, school or the pub.

Traditions

  • Flying the St George's cross
  • Wearing a red rose
  • Telling the legend of George and the dragon
  • Morris dancing
  • Local parades and fairs

English party food

  • Sausage rolls and pork pies
  • Fish and chips
  • Scones with jam and cream
  • Victoria sponge
  • Ploughman's platter
  • Eton mess

Kids' activities

  • Make a knight's shield
  • Dragon crafts
  • Paint a red rose
  • Shakespeare dress-up

Key things to remember

  • Combine with a Shakespeare quote quiz for older kids.

Frequently asked questions

When is St George's Day?

23 April.

Is St George's Day a bank holiday?

No, it isn't a bank holiday in England.

What is a good example of st George's Day ideas?

"Flying the St George's cross" is one of 15 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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