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St David’s Day
Wales's national day on 1 March, honouring its patron saint with daffodils, leeks, parades and school eisteddfodau.
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi began as a medieval church feast and became a national festival in the 18th century. Schools, communities and Welsh people around the world mark it each year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 1 March 2027 | UK | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 1 March 2028 | UK | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 1 March 2029 | UK | Same date every year |
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