When Is St. Patrick's Day 2027?
St. Patrick's Day 2027 is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. In 2028 it falls on a Friday.
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St. Patrick's Day dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday | |
| 2028 | Friday | |
| 2029 | Saturday | |
| 2030 | Sunday | |
| 2031 | Monday | |
| 2032 | Wednesday | |
| 2033 | Thursday | |
| 2034 | Friday | |
| 2035 | Saturday | |
| 2036 | Monday |
How the date of St. Patrick's Day is set
St. Patrick's Day is March 17 every year.
St. Patrick's Day marks the traditional date of the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is a public holiday in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and not in the United States.
Also coming up: Easter on Sunday, March 28, 2027, the first day of spring on Saturday, March 20, 2027, and Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14, 2027.
What day of the week is St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick's Day is on March 17 every year, so its weekday moves one day later each year, or two days when a February 29 comes in between. In 2027 it is a Wednesday, in 2028 a Friday and in 2029 a Saturday.
From 2027 to 2036 it falls on a weekend three times.
St. Patrick's Day facts and traditions
St. Patrick's Day became an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century. Parades, festivals and wearing green or shamrocks are part of it, and it is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival.
- The weekday changes each year because the date is fixed.
- March 17 always falls during Lent.
- Besides Ireland and Northern Ireland, it is a public holiday in Montserrat and for provincial government employees in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Questions about St. Patrick's Day
What day of the week is St. Patrick's Day in 2027?
Wednesday. St. Patrick's Day 2027 falls on March 17, 2027.
How many days until St. Patrick's Day?
151 days, counted from October 17, 2026. The St. Patrick's Day countdown shows the number for today in your time zone. To count to any other date, use the days between dates calculator.
Is St. Patrick's Day on the same date every year?
Yes. St. Patrick's Day is March 17 every year.
When is St. Patrick's Day in 2028?
Friday, March 17, 2028.
Is St. Patrick's Day a federal holiday?
No. St. Patrick's Day is not a US federal holiday, so banks, post offices and federal offices keep their normal hours unless it coincides with one.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Saint Patrick's Day — history and traditions (checked October 16, 2026)