St. Piran’s Day is observed on 5 March to honor the patron saint of tin miners, an important industry in the region. It is known as the official holiday of Cornwall, St. Piran’s Day. Cornwall is in England’s southwesternmost peninsula and the Cornish people’s homeland. On this day, parades, re-enactments, and parties take place.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 5 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | March 5 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | March 5 | Thursday |
| 2027 | March 5 | Friday |
| 2028 | March 5 | Sunday |
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FAQs
What is St. Piran known for?
St. Piran, the patron saint of Cornwall’s tin miners, is called for discovering tin extraction and passing on its secrets to local miners, kickstarting the local mining industry.