| Sussex Day | |
|---|---|
 Monument to St Richard of Chichester outside Chichester Cathedral | |
| Also called | St Richard's Day |
| Observed by |  Sussex |
| Significance | Feast day of St Richard of Chichester as patron saint of Sussex |
| Celebrations | Celebration and promotion of Sussex culture |
| Date | 16 June |
| Next time | 16 June 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 16 June 2007 |
Sussex Day is the county day for the historic county of Sussex in southern England and is celebrated on 16 June each year to celebrate the rich heritage[1] and culture of Sussex.[2]
The event takes place on St Richard's Day, the feast day of St Richard of Chichester,[1] Sussex's patron saint. The date marks the anniversary of the translation of St Richard's body from its original burial place in the nave of Chichester Cathedral to an elaborate shrine at the cathedral on 16 June 1276.[3]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
WSCC-SxDaywas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Sussex Day". Sussex Living Magazine. June 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ^ "Chichester Cathedral - its history and its art". Chichester Cathedral. Retrieved 26 September 2012.