It's good to see out patron saint being celebrated more (and that he's been reclaimed from the shaven-headed mob): http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/medieval-fun-to-mark-st-george-s-day-in-rugby-1-7897114

I think the National Days of the United Kingdom should be holidays. Sadly I rarely see them celebrated now. Even the recent St Patrick's day was not celebrated locally, and I can't remember when I last saw St Andrews day celebrated.