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Shakespeare Day marks both the baptism date — April 23, 1564 — and the death date — April 23, 1616 — of William Shakespeare, a coincidence that makes April 23 the most symmetrical date in literary history. World Book Day was established by UNESCO in 1995 on April 23 because it coincides with the death dates of Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. International Creator Day was created to celebrate the online content creators, artists, and independent media producers driving the creator economy. St. George’s Day is the feast day of England’s patron saint, the soldier-martyr who became a symbol of chivalry — a public holiday in some parts of England. A quill, a library card, a phone camera, and a lance.
All holidays on April 23
Army Reserve Birthday
Canada Book Day
Impossible Astronaut Day
International Creator Day
International English Language Day
International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day
London Marathon
Movie Theatre Day
National Cherry Cheesecake Day
National Email Day
National English Muffin Day
National Lover's Day
National Picnic Day
Pet Tech CPR Day
Shakespeare Day
Slay a Dragon Day
Spanish Language Day
St. George's Day
Talk Like Shakespeare Day
UN English Language Day
World Book Day
World Book Night
World Laboratory Day
World Table Tennis Day
About April 23
April 23 Q&As
What is the most popular holiday on April 23?
On April 23, World Book Day is the most globally observed cultural holiday, established by UNESCO in 1995. Shakespeare Day is the most recognized literary observance, marking both his 1564 baptism and 1616 death, and St. George’s Day honors England’s patron saint.
What countries celebrate holidays on April 23?
April 23 observances span England (St. George’s Day), Turkey (National Sovereignty and Children’s Day), Canada (Canada Book Day), and the U.S., which hosts National Cherry Cheesecake Day and National Lost Dog Awareness Day. Shakespeare Day, World Book Day, and International English Language Day are observed globally.
What pop culture holidays fall on April 23?
April 23 includes Shakespeare Day, which marks the 1564 and 1616 dates of the world’s most performed playwright, Impossible Astronaut Day, a Doctor Who fan observance, International Creator Day, and Talk Like Shakespeare Day, which encourages Early Modern English in conversation.
