Saint David Day 2024. The day commemorates the saint’s death on 1 march, 589, more than 1,400 years ago. By rebecca parkinson (revised, originally published in 2012) suitable for whole school (pri) aims.

St david is the patron saint of wales and from the 18 th century onwards, st david’s day, 1 st march became a national day of celebration in wales. Saint george for england, saint andrew for scotland, saint patrick for northern ireland, and saint david for wales.