How many days until St George's Day in the United Kingdom?
There are 172 days until St George's Day 2027 in the United Kingdom — Friday, April 23, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets St George's Day on Friday, April 23, 2027, set by the rule: April 23. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
St George's Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. St George's Day, April 23, is the national day of England, honoring its patron saint. It is an observance, not a bank holiday: schools, banks and businesses across England open as usual, and the day passes with flag-flynig, parades and civic events rather than time off.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to St George's Day:
- 100 days to go — Wednesday, January 13, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Thursday, March 4, 2027
- 30 days to go — Wednesday, March 24, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Friday, April 9, 2027
- 7 days to go — Friday, April 16, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Thursday, April 22, 2027
St George's Day dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Coming up after St George's Day
- May 3 Days until Early May Bank Holiday 182 days away
- May 31 Days until Spring Bank Holiday 210 days away
- Jul 12 Days until Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 252 days away
- Aug 2 Days until Summer Bank Holiday 273 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until St George's Day?
There are 172 days until St George's Day, which falls on Friday, April 23, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before St George's Day?
There are 24 weekends between now and St George's Day on April 23 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is St George's Day a day off?
St George's Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.