# The Census (England and Wales) Order 2020, Article 3: Date of census


A census is to be taken for England and Wales on 21st March 2021.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780111193617/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-census-england-and-wales-order-2020/article-3
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