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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 26 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 26 members in total.

St David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi)

That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should be formally recognised as a bank holiday in Wales; further notes that the national days of Scotland and Northern Ireland are already marked by bank holidays; believes the power to grant bank holidays in Wales should sit with the Welsh Government; and further believes that making St David’s Day a bank holiday in Wales this year would demonstrate that Wales is properly valued as a nation while also supporting community life, and the Welsh economy.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

St David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi) (2676A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Andrew Rosindell (primary, Reform UK) and tabled on Thursday, 5 March 2026. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
After "St David’s Day should be formally recognised as a bank holiday in Wales" insert ", as it should also be for St George's Day in England".

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2676 
2676A1 
Session
2024-26
Other sponsors
Wera Hobhouse
Jim Shannon
Al Pinkerton
Wendy Chamberlain
Joshua Reynolds
Subjects
Cultural heritage Public holidays Wales St David's Day
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk