St. George's Day is observed by several European nations for which St. George is a patron saint. These include England, Catalonia (Spain), Portugal, Georgia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Macedonia and the Gora. The nation of Georgia is named after St. George.

In England, St. George's Day also marks the country's National Day and is observed on April 23rd, the traditionally accepted date of the saint's death in the year 303 A.D.

Wrest Park in Silsoe boasts Britain's biggest celebration of St. George's Day with knights in shining armour, distressed damsels and dastardly dragons. Living history encampments at the historic park feature horseback skill demonstrations, traditional games, medieval music, fire eating displays, and jesters.

Throughout the rest of Britain, some wear the national flower -- a red rose -- in a button hole and Scouts often parade through high streets and attend special church services on the Sunday closest to this saint's day.