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St David's Day

1 March 2026

2026

1 March 2026

2027

1 March 2027

Where

Cardiff & the Gower

What it is

St David's Day explained

Wales's national day: a parade through central Cardiff, daffodils and leeks worn openly, and cawl on every pub menu.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Cardiff & the Gower tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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St David's Day, explained

What is St David's Day?

Wales's national day: a parade through central Cardiff, daffodils and leeks worn openly, and cawl on every pub menu. It's a religious event held in Cardiff & the Gower.

When is St David's Day in 2026?

St David's Day runs 1 March 2026 in Cardiff & the Gower. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

When is St David's Day in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 1 March 2027, in Cardiff & the Gower.

Is St David's Day free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, St David's Day is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for St David's Day?

Book a room in Cardiff & the Gower itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Cardiff & the Gower also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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