Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 9 members in total.

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St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi)

That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl 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.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

126 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Andrew George

Pippa Heylings

Jim Shannon

Clive Jones

Cameron Thomas

Subjects

Cultural heritage Public holidays Wales St David's Day

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk