St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day on 17 March is Ireland's national day, celebrated with parades and green landmarks around the world.
- UK (not marked)
- USA
- Ireland
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserGovernment of Ireland
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
St Patrick's Day honours Ireland's patron saint and is an official national holiday in Ireland. It is one of the most widely celebrated national days worldwide, with major parades in New York, Boston, Chicago and London, and Tourism Ireland's Global Greening lights up landmarks in green. The Northern Ireland bank holiday is listed separately.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 17 March 2027 | USA, International, Ireland | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 17 March 2028 | USA, International, Ireland | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 17 March 2029 | USA, International, Ireland | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- Government of Ireland, Office of Public Works: Happy St Patrick's Day
- Tourism Ireland: Global Greening
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