Spanish holiday guide
St George's Day / Day of Aragon
Day of Aragon on 23 April is both St George’s feast and the autonomous community’s official day.
What it means
It unites Aragon’s patron saint with modern self-government and cultural identity.
Origin and history
From medieval patronage and the 1461 Cortes feast to the 1978 pre-autonomous declaration and the Statute’s article naming 23 April Día de Aragón.
How it is observed in Spain
Institutional awards and ceremonies, San Jorge traditions, roses and books; regional public holiday.
Interesting facts
- Patron saint: San Jorge (St George).
- Named in the Statute of Autonomy as Día de Aragón.
- 2007 Statute reform took effect on 23 April 2007.
Public calendar
Check the 2026 dates
Holiday status depends on place. See the official calendar pages for the locations covered by this guide.