Chapter 2 · What Is the UK?
Patron Saints and National Days
Source: Handbook p.11
Each UK nation has its own patron saint and national day:
• England: St George, 23 April
• Scotland: St Andrew, 30 November
• Wales: St David, 1 March
• Northern Ireland: St Patrick, 17 March
The Union Flag combines the crosses of St George, St Andrew, and St Patrick. Wales is not represented on the Union Flag.
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