Public holiday in Spain
St. George's Day in Spain
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Regional public holiday
Observed in Aragon
St. George’s Day in Spain is a regional public holiday observed in Aragon on 23 April. It honours Saint George, the patron saint of the region.
About St. George's Day in Spain
In Spain, St. George’s Day is officially recognised only in Aragon, where it is a public holiday on 23 April. The day is closely tied to the region’s identity and to the figure of Saint George, who is venerated there as patron saint. It is not a nationwide holiday, so its practical effect is mainly felt within Aragon rather than across the country.
History
Saint George became associated with Aragon in medieval tradition, and his feast day was later adopted as a regional public holiday in the autonomous community. The date, 23 April, also coincides with the feast of Saint George in the Christian calendar.
Traditions
In Aragon, the day is marked with the presentation of roses and books, a custom that links the celebration to culture and the memory of Saint George. Religious observances may also take place in churches dedicated to the saint.
How St. George's Day is celebrated in Spain
Contemporary observance in Aragon often includes civic and cultural events, especially in Zaragoza and other towns that honour the region’s patron saint. Streets, squares and public institutions may display the Aragonese and Saint George symbols, and cultural programming is common around the holiday.
Interesting facts
23 April is also associated with other literary and cultural observances in Spain, but in Aragon the day is specifically connected to Saint George and regional identity. The holiday is known in Catalan as Sant Jordi in nearby Catalonia, but the Spanish public holiday in this context is the Aragonese observance.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 Apr 2026 | — | Aragon |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
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