Why St George's Day has been moved from 23 April this year
Church of England has changed the date this year because no saint's day can take place in the week before or after Easter
www.independent.co.ukHere’s a concise update on Saint George’s Day news.
- The Church of England sometimes adjusts the observance date when Easter falls in a certain pattern; recently, reports noted a move in 2025 where the saint’s day was rescheduled to align with Holy Week constraints. This has been tied to church calendar rules about saints’ days during Easter week.[1]
- There’s ongoing public discussion about elevating St George’s Day to broader recognition in England, including calls from some MPs for a public holiday or wider cultural celebration; coverage highlighted Nottingham unveiling a large St George’s flag as part of local observances.[2]
- Various media outlets continue to explain who St George is and why the day is celebrated, including features on how communities mark the occasion and what the day represents in English heritage.[3][4][8]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest sources and summarize any official statements or notable events from this week, or focus on a specific city’s celebrations (e.g., Nottingham or London).