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When Is St. Patrick's Day? (Countdown & Dates)
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
An educational resource and countdown tool details the date rules and observance dates for St. Patrick's Day. Users search for this to find when the holiday is next celebrated, view a ticking countdown, and check upcoming dates.
Check when St. Patrick's Day is next observed, view a live countdown, and review dates for upcoming years.
Quick Answer
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 every year. For 2026, St. Patrick's Day is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Direct answer
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 every year.
For 2026, St. Patrick's Day is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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US Observance Rule
Fixed March 17 every year
Holiday Status
Cultural and religious celebration (not a federal holiday)
Traditional Colors
Green (originally blue was associated with St. Patrick)
How it works
St. Patrick's Day is observed on a fixed calendar date: March 17.
The client-side countdown live-ticks down to the midnight start of St. Patrick's Day in your local timezone.
When is St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17. In 2026, St. Patrick's Day falls on Tuesday, March 17. Because the holiday falls on a fixed calendar date, the day of the week shifts every year.
What day of the week / how is the date determined?
St. Patrick's Day is always observed on March 17, honoring the patron saint of Ireland. The date does not depend on lunar cycles or day-of-week rules, so it can fall on any day of the week. In 2026, it is observed on a Tuesday.
A brief history of St. Patrick's Day
Originally a religious feast day in the 17th century to commemorate the death of Saint Patrick (who brought Christianity to Ireland), the holiday evolved into a secular celebration of Irish culture and heritage, especially among Irish immigrants in the United States. The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in Boston in 1737, followed by New York in 1762. Today, cities across the U.S. host massive parades, and Chicago famously dyes its river green to mark the day.
Is it a federal holiday?
St. Patrick's Day is not a federal holiday in the United States. While widely celebrated with parades, festivals, and wearing green clothing, banks, government offices, schools, and post offices remain open on standard business operations.
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Frequently asked questions
In 2026, St. Patrick's Day is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
No, St. Patrick's Day is not a federal holiday in the United States. Businesses, banks, post offices, and schools remain open.
St. Patrick's Day is observed on March 17 because that is the traditionally accepted date of the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, in the late 5th century.
Yes, St. Patrick's Day is always on March 17 every year. However, the day of the week changes each year.
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