Saint George's Day (Spain)

Diada de Sant Jordi
Observed byFormer Crown of Aragon territories.
TypeSecular, cultural
Celebrationsbooks and roses as gift-giving
Date23 April
FrequencyAnnual

Saint George's Day (San Jorge in Spanish and Sant Jordi in Catalan) is celebrated annually on April 23. It is a significant day in several parts of Spain. The same date is also World Book Day, which was originally a Spain-only celebration (Día del libro).

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