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St. Patrick's Day falls on March 17 every year
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When exactly is St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17 every year. The live counter above shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds remain until the next one, worked out in your own time zone.
St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, honors the patron saint of Ireland and has grown into a worldwide celebration of Irish culture — parades, green clothing, shamrocks and plenty of Guinness.
Chicago famously dyes its river green for the occasion, and more than 100 St. Patrick’s Day parades are held across the United States alone.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17 every year.
Why do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
Green is the color of Ireland (’the Emerald Isle’), the shamrock, and Irish nationalism. Folklore adds a playful reason: wearing green supposedly makes you invisible to leprechauns, who pinch anyone they can see.
How we calculate this
The countdown runs live in your browser and updates every second against your device clock, so it is always correct for your own timezone. The target is the next occurrence of St. Patrick’s Day (St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17 every year). Dates for fixed holidays follow the civil calendar; dates for moveable events are taken from the official published dates listed on this page.