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St. Patrick's Day is Wednesday, March 17, 2027
When Is St. Patrick's Day 2027?
St. Patrick's Day 2027 is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th, honoring Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 | Sunday |
| 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | Monday |
| 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | Mar 17, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | Mar 17, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | Mar 17, 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | Mar 17, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | Mar 17, 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | Mar 17, 2032 | Wednesday |
| 2033 | Mar 17, 2033 | Thursday |
| 2034 | Mar 17, 2034 | Friday |
| 2035 | Mar 17, 2035 | Saturday |
| 2036 | Mar 17, 2036 | Monday |
About St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th, honoring Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In the United States, celebrations include wearing green, parades, Irish music and dance, and festive meals of corned beef and cabbage. Cities dye rivers green and host lively celebrations.
History & Origins of St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day commemorates Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. Born in Roman Britain, Patrick was kidnapped at age 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. After escaping and returning to Britain, he later went back to Ireland as a missionary. The holiday has been observed as a religious feast day since the early 17th century. Irish immigrants brought St. Patrick's Day celebrations to America in the 18th century, and the first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in New York City in 1762 — even before the United States declared its independence.
Traditions & How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
- Wearing green clothing and accessories to avoid getting "pinched"
- Attending St. Patrick's Day parades in cities across the country
- Drinking Irish beer, especially Guinness, and green-colored beverages
- Eating traditional Irish foods like corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, and shepherd's pie
- Decorating with shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold
- Dyeing rivers and fountains green (like the Chicago River)
- Listening to Irish music and enjoying Celtic cultural events
- Visiting Irish pubs for live music and festive celebrations
Fun Facts About St. Patrick's Day
Chicago has dyed its river green for St. Patrick's Day every year since 1962.
The original color associated with St. Patrick was blue, not green. Green became dominant in the 19th century.
About 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day — nearly double the daily average.
There are more people of Irish descent in the United States (about 32 million) than in Ireland itself (about 5 million).
The shamrock was used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish.
The first St. Patrick's Day celebration in America took place in St. Augustine, Florida in 1601.