How Many Days Until St. Patrick's Day?
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When is St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick's Day is March 17 every year.
St. Patrick's Day honors the patron saint of Ireland. It's a public holiday in Ireland and celebrated worldwide with parades, green clothing, and Irish music — Chicago even dyes its river green.
St. Patrick's Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | March 17, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | March 17, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | March 17, 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | March 17, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | March 17, 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | March 17, 2032 | Wednesday |
Who was Saint Patrick?
Patrick was a 5th-century missionary, born in Roman Britain, who was taken to Ireland as a slave as a teenager, escaped, and later returned to spread Christianity. Legend says he used the three-leaf shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
Some of the earliest St. Patrick's Day parades were held in the American colonies. New York's parade, first held in 1762, is now one of the largest in the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is St. Patrick's Day 2026?
St. Patrick's Day 2026 is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
What day of the week is St. Patrick's Day 2027?
St. Patrick's Day 2027 falls on a Wednesday — Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
How is the date of St. Patrick's Day decided?
St. Patrick's Day is March 17 every year.
How many days are left until St. Patrick's Day?
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