Wales National Day 2027

When

1 March 2027

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Where

Wales

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About the event

The story behind St David's Day Wales celebrates St David's Day on 1 March, honouring Dewi Sant, the country's patron saint. Schools, choirs and local councils helped turn it into the most recognisable annual Welsh national celebration.

The day is a bright display of Welsh language, music and symbols.

Why this day

Wales celebrates St David's Day on 1 March, honouring Dewi Sant, the country's patron saint. The date is rooted in church tradition and Welsh identity rather than a single modern state-founding event.

Over time the day became a celebration of Welsh language, music, dress and symbols. Schools, choirs and local councils helped turn it into the most recognisable annual Welsh national celebration.

Today Wales marks the day with daffodils, leeks, red dragon flags, parades, concerts and school eisteddfodau. Cardiff has the largest civic programme, but village halls and schools are just as important to the atmosphere.

Timeline
  • 589Traditional date associated with Saint David's death
  • 1120St David became recognised as Welsh patron saint
  • 2000Public celebrations grew in modern Wales
Key figures
same date every year1 March
St David became recognised as Welsh patron saint1120
Stay for the event

Check-in 28 Feb, check-out 2 Mar 2027 — 2 nights around 1 March 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • Celebratednationwide
  • CapitalCardiff
  • Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Host country
  • Currency: British pound
  • Language: Welsh, English
  • Driving: on the left
  • Capital: Cardiff
  • Phone: +44
  • Emergency: 112
  • Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs G/D/M
What to eat
Cawl

Traditional soup or stew with lamb and leeks

Welsh cakes

Small griddle cakes with currants, served warm

Bara brith

Tea loaf with dried fruit

Welsh rarebit

Cheese sauce on toast, often with ale or mustard

Lamb

Welsh lamb served roasted or in stews

Leek tart

A savoury dish built around the national vegetable symbol

What to drink
Tea

Served with Welsh cakes and bara brith

Welsh ale

Local beer served in pubs and food events

Cider

Common in rural and festival settings

Culture & traditions
Daffodils and leeks

The two most visible St David's Day emblems

Eisteddfod tradition

Poetry, song and performance competitions shape school events

Male voice choirs

Choral music is strongly associated with Welsh identity

Red dragon flags

The dragon appears on streets, clothing and public buildings

Coming years

Wales National Day 2028

  • Wednesday 1 March 2028Next event date

Wales National Day 2029

  • Thursday 1 March 2029Event date

Wales National Day 2030

  • Friday 1 March 2030Event date