St Patrick’s Day is on 17 March every year. The countdown below updates itself, so it always shows the days left until the next one, wherever you are. In 2027, St Patrick’s Day falls on a Wednesday. It’s a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland, and the Irish abroad celebrate it all over the world.
Days until St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day is on 17 March every year.
I used to count the days down by hand every Friday in my Weekly Dose of Irish email. This clock does the job for me now, and it never forgets to roll over to next year.
Bookmark this page and check back. When the number gets small, it’s time to find something green to wear.
When is St Patrick’s Day?
St Patrick’s Day is always on 17 March. The date doesn’t move, because it’s the feast day of Saint Patrick, traditionally the day he died in the fifth century.
Here’s the day of the week it falls on for the next few years.
| Year | St Patrick’s Day |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday, 17 March |
| 2028 | Friday, 17 March |
| 2029 | Saturday, 17 March |
| 2030 | Sunday, 17 March |
| 2031 | Monday, 17 March |
A Friday St Patrick’s Day, like 2028, usually means a long weekend of parades and sessions. A midweek one, like 2027, means a lot of people take the next day off.
How to get ready for St Patrick’s Day
You have time, so use it. Learn a toast, pick a few jokes for the party and find out what the day is really about. These will get you started:
- The real story behind St Patrick’s Day, from a kidnapped teenager to a global party
- St Patrick’s Day facts, including the myths you can stop believing
- St Patrick’s Day jokes for the kids, the pub and the work group chat
- Irish toasts for when someone hands you a glass
- Irish sayings and blessings for cards and captions
- Leprechauns: what the old stories really say
How to say Happy St Patrick’s Day in Irish
In Irish, St Patrick’s Day is Lá Fhéile Pádraig (law AY-leh PAW-drig). To wish one person a happy St Patrick’s Day, say Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit (SUN-a ditch). To wish a group, say Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh (SUN-a deev).
St Patrick’s Day countdown FAQ
How many days until St Patrick’s Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days left, based on today’s date where you are. It moves on to the following year the day after St Patrick’s Day.
Is St Patrick’s Day always on 17 March?
Yes. It’s the saint’s feast day, so the date never changes. Only the day of the week moves from year to year.
What day is St Patrick’s Day in 2027?
St Patrick’s Day 2027 is on Wednesday, 17 March. In 2028 it falls on a Friday.
Is St Patrick’s Day a public holiday?
Yes, in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland. In most other countries it’s a normal working day, though plenty of people celebrate after work.
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