April 23rd Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide

April 23rd is a day filled with various holidays, celebrations, observances, and historical significance around the world. From international events to national holidays and religious commemorations and saints, this date holds special meaning for many cultures and communities. Explore the list of holidays, observances and saints celebrated on April 23rd.

Holidays on April 23rd

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23rd

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23rd

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague