Saint George's Day

Saint George's Day Quick Facts in Bulgaria

AKA Name	Day of the Bulgarian Army, Ден На Храбростта И Българската Армия, Георгиевден
ℹ Hashtags	#StGeorgesDay
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2026 Date	6 May 2026
2027 Date	6 May 2027

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Saint George's Day (BGR) in

Wednesday, 6 May

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Russia celebrates Saint George today — the patron saint of Moscow. He was an early Christian martyr and a soldier in the Roman army. Saint George is often venerated as a military saint. He defeated a dragon, a symbol of evil. May Saint George help Russia defeat evil as well.
— Sasha Meets Russia (@sashameetsrus) May 6, 2025

I would like you to take a look at all the great flags that reform wants to get rid of because they can’t think past the flag of Saint George who mind you wasn’t even our original patron saint it was Edward the confessor Our Regional identities should be preserved nor erased Quote Basil the Great @Basil_TGMD · May 5 REFORM UK ANNOUNCE ONLY UNION AND ST GEORGE'S FLAG WILL BE FLOWN ON COUNCIL BUILDINGS IN ENGLAND THEY CONTROL - Absolutely
— 🔶🔶 (@Mkhan3B) May 6, 2025

Replying to @sashameetsrus On icons of Saint George, you can often see Saint Alexandra of Rome (I was named after her!) She converted to Christianity because of Saint George’s faith, and was martyred by her own husband, Emperor Diocletian. That’s why today is also my name day
— Sasha Meets Russia (@sashameetsrus) May 6, 2025

Saint George's Day History

St George's, also known as the Day of the Bulgarian Army, celebrates Saint George, the patron saint of soldiers in Bulgaria. The day also serves as a celebration of bravery and the Bulgarian Army. St George was a brave soldier who is best known for having slain a dragon and is role as a Christian martyr.

St George's Day is celebrated annually on 6 May. While under Soviet rule, the holiday was not celebrated but was however reinstated in 1993 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

In the News and Trending in Bulgaria for Saint George's Day

09:32Bulgaria Marks May 6 with Military Parades and Festivities Honoring Saint George and the Army

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Festive Hierarchical Divine Liturgy celebrated for Saint George in Vienna | Orthodox Times (en)

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Israel bulldozes statue of Saint George on Palm Sunday

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Three Reflections on Saint George and the Dragon

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Saint George's Day Top Things to Do

Indulge in traditional St George's Day dishes such as roasted lamb, ritual bread, fresh milk, feta cheese and eggs.
Spread awareness for the day on social media sites using hashtags such as #StGeorgesDay, #StGeorge, #BeBrave and #BulgarianArmyDay.

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