St David's Day · Ruz-e Sant David

Culture of origin: Christian · Cultural

Holiday sources: Australia (national) · Canada (federal) · Christianity · France · Germany (nationwide) · United Kingdom (England and Wales) · United States (federal)

St David's Day honours David (Dewi Sant), the bishop who became the patron saint of Wales and, by tradition, died on March 1, 589. The Welsh wear daffodils or leeks, the national emblems, children take part in school concerts and eisteddfodau in traditional dress, and parades are held in Welsh towns. It is not a bank holiday.