Express readers have had their say on whether or not St George’s Day must be an official Bank Holiday in England. Although the day is well known throughout the nation, it’s not really an official vacation like different main occasions within the calendar like Easter.
St George’s Day is recognised as England’s nationwide day to mark the loss of life of the Patron Saint of England who’s believed to have died round AD 303 when he was executed in Lydda, Israel. St George was described as a martyr after he died for his Christian religion.
In a current ballot, the Express requested readers: “Should St George’s Day be a Bank Holiday?” Out of over 7,000 votes, 89% of individuals voted sure whereas simply 10% stated no. Meanwhile, 1% of readers say they do not know.
This implies that 6,646 of the voters consider that St George’s Day, which is well known yearly on April 23, must be an official Bank Holiday. However, 729 folks do not assume it must be.
Numerous Express readers additionally voiced their opinions within the remark part. Like the outcomes of the ballot, most agreed that St George’s Day must be an official Bank Holiday.
Whyayeman stated: “100%. St. George was chosen as England’s patron saint largely due to his reputation as a courageous and virtuous warrior. Although he never visited England, his legend spread across Europe, particularly during the Crusades. His most famous story—slaying a dragon—symbolized the triumph of good over evil, making him an appealing figure for medieval knights.”
Castlelord10 agreed: “Absolutely should have St. George’s Day as a bank holiday.” Lazy Git added: “Yes… ALL the patron saints national days should be bank holidays in their respective countries.”
However, others stated that it shouldn’t be a financial institution vacation. They agreed that there are already too many financial institution holidays throughout this time of 12 months.
Goosieiscooked stated: “No, too many already in spring when weather is too unpredictable”. Kboyle continued: “Unfortunately St George’s day is in April when we already have 3 bank holidays close together. Easter (usually) and the 2 May bank holidays. It would be nice to have one between August and Christmas.”
The UK has had official Bank Holidays since 1871, which suggests banks, companies and faculties are allowed to shut. We now have eight throughout the 12 months, which is without doubt one of the lowest quantities on the planet.
The financial institution holidays in 2025 for the UK are as follows:
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- April 18 – Good Friday
- April 21 – Easter Monday
- May 5 – Early May financial institution vacation
- May 26 – Spring financial institution vacation
- August 25 – Summer financial institution vacation
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day
Meanwhile, Spain has as much as 14 nationwide holidays per 12 months which is the best in Europe. Columbia has one of many highest quantity on the planet with 18 a 12 months.
There have been calls up to now for England to have a financial institution vacation for St George’s Day. Former Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn stated in 2018 that, if he had been elected, he would introduce 4 new financial institution holidays to the entire of the UK, marking every nation’s patron saints.
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