Quarter days are the four days that mark the beginning of each
quarter of the year. They are traditionally regarded as settling
days for certain debts that are payable in quarterly instalments, such
as farm rents and leasehold payments.
In England, Wales, and Ireland, the quarter days are four religious
festival days that fall about three months apart. They are:
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Lady Day (The Feast of the Annunciation, March 25)
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Midsummer Day (The Feast of St. John the Baptist, June 24)
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Michaelmas Day (The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, September 29)
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Christmas Day (The Feast of the Nativity, December 25).
In Scotland, the quarter days
are known as term days. They are:
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Candlemas (the Feast of the Purification, February 2)
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Whitsunday (Pentecost, always on May 15 in Scotland)
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Lammas (Long Mass, or the Feast of First Fruits, August 1)
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Martinmas (The Feast of St. Martin, November 11).
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