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ST George’s Day marks what is believed to have been the legendary soldier’s death in 303AD.
He is now the patron saint of England, as well as other countries, becoming famed for supposedly killing a dragon.
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This adorable pooch takes part in a St George s Day parade in West Bromwich in 2018Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Why isn’t St George’s Day a bank holiday?
April 23 marks the patron saint of England and celebrates the country s heritage.
While many countries mark their patron saint’s day with a national holiday unfortunately St George’s Day isn’t one in England.
Why isn t St George s Day a bank holiday? These are the rules on national holidays
Many people are wondering why long-held traditional saint days such as this are not public holidays
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Throughout the year, many people look forward to what we generally call bank holidays - which give us an extra day off and make a long weekend.