St George’s Day is celebrated annually on 23rd April, the traditional date of his death.
The day has been observed in England since at least the early 8th century and became particularly significant after Henry V’s victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. The red cross on a white background, known as St George’s Cross, was adopted by Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century and is now a symbol of England.

St George is famously associated with slaying a dragon, a legend that emerged centuries after his death and was popularized in the 13th-century collection, the Golden Legend. The story tells of George saving a princess and a town from a dragon, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. He is also the patron saint of soldiers, farmers, archers, and scouts, with parades and ceremonies often held on the Sunday nearest to 23 April.
St Georges Day continues to be seen as a symbol of unity and heritage.