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St David’s Day 2026 – how will your business celebrate?

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St David is the patron saint of Wales, and St David's Day is the national day of Wales, celebrated on 1 March.

From traditional events to creative digital engagement, there are plenty of ways for businesses to take part and boost visibility during the run up to St David’s Day such as the Random Acts of Welshness campaign, sharing moments that celebrate Welsh culture and inviting customers to do the same using #PethauBychain and #RandomActsofWelshness. 

If you are Wales-based business, then your customers will appreciate that you have chosen to celebrate the nation’s patron saint.

Visit Wales is calling on businesses hosting St David’s Day events to list them on VisitWales.com.

Make the most of this opportunity to showcase what makes your business proudly Welsh!

For further information please select the following link: How and where to celebrate St David's Day | Visit Wales

The list of celebratory events that will be supported by the St David's Day Fund 2026 has been published by the Welsh Government please visit: Wales to celebrate St David's Day with £1 million fund for community events | GOV.WALES

There are many good reasons for you to use Welsh in your business, and whether you’re a large or small enterprise, there's more support than ever before to help.

Hundreds of businesses see the benefits of using Welsh day-to-day. It creates stronger connections with customers, service users, and the community, giving you a competitive advantage. Using just a little bit of Cymraeg can make a big difference, for advice and support visit Welsh in your business | Business Wales


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