St. Patrick's Day – US
The next St. Patrick's Day is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027 – in 183 days.
In the United States it's an observance, which means plenty of people mark it but nobody gets the day off work or school.
When is it? St. Patrick's Day falls on the same date every year, March 17. The date itself never changes, but the day of the week does, and that decides whether you get a long weekend out of it. Next time round is Wednesday, March 17, 2027, 183 days from now.
Which weekday does it land on? Across the eleven years in the table, St. Patrick's Day lands twice on a Monday, twice on a Saturday, twice on a Friday and twice on a Wednesday. In four of those it sits next to a weekend, turning it into a three-day break. Those are the years to book early. You can open the printable calendar for any year in the table and see the date in context.
What to expect on the day. Nothing closes. Shops, offices, schools and transport all run as normal, because this is a day people mark rather than a day they get off. That said, restaurants, florists and retailers often build around it, so booking ahead is sensible if you're planning to go out. In 2027 it falls in March, which also holds Daylight Saving Time starts on the 14th, Palm Sunday on the 21st, Good Friday on the 26th and Easter Sunday on the 28th. Worth seeing them together before you commit to dates.
Putting it in your own calendar. You don't need to. Every calendar on this site already shows St. Patrick's Day for whichever country you've selected. What's worth adding is everything around it: the travel, the cover arrangements, who's visiting when. Open the month, click the days and type. Keep a free account and the notes stay with you between devices, and you can send someone a read-only link so you're both working from the same dates.
St. Patrick's Day is marked in Canada and Ireland as well. The date and the way it's observed aren't always the same from one country to the next, so use the links below to get the version that applies to you.
St. Patrick's Day dates 2026–2036
| Year | Date | Day of week | Days until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | passed |
| 2027 | March 17, 2027 | Wednesday | 183 |
| 2028 | March 17, 2028 | Friday | 549 |
| 2029 | March 17, 2029 | Saturday | 914 |
| 2030 | March 17, 2030 | Sunday | 1279 |
| 2031 | March 17, 2031 | Monday | 1644 |
| 2032 | March 17, 2032 | Wednesday | 2010 |
| 2033 | March 17, 2033 | Thursday | 2375 |
| 2034 | March 17, 2034 | Friday | 2740 |
| 2035 | March 17, 2035 | Saturday | 3105 |
| 2036 | March 17, 2036 | Monday | 3471 |
Frequently asked questions about St. Patrick's Day
- When is St. Patrick's Day?
- The next one is Wednesday, March 17, 2027 in the United States. The following ten years are listed on this page.
- What date does St. Patrick's Day fall on each year?
- It falls on the same date every year, March 17.
- Is St. Patrick's Day a public holiday?
- No. In the United States it's an observance, so it's widely marked but it isn't a day off.
St. Patrick's Day in other countries
We cover 2 other countries that mark this one too. Dates and customs vary, so pick yours:
Plan around St. Patrick's Day
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