Lady Day

Modern equivalent

March 25th

One of the four traditional Quarter Days in the British calendar, falling on March 25th.

Marking the Feast of the Annunciation, Lady Day historically served as New Year’s Day in England as well as the deadline for spring rent settlements and agricultural leases.

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