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When Is St Patrick’s Day? Dates for 2026 to 2030

St Patrick’s Day is on Tuesday 17 March in 2026, 17 March in 2027 and 17 March in 2028.

Dates worked out from the official rules · checked 8 October 2026

St Patrick’s Day dates
YearDateDay
202617 MarchTuesday
202717 MarchWednesday
202817 MarchFriday
202917 MarchSaturday
203017 MarchSunday

How the date of St Patrick’s Day is worked out

It is a fixed date, so only the day of the week changes. In Northern Ireland it is a bank holiday, and it is also a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

Good to know

  • If 17 March falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday is usually given in Northern Ireland.

St Patrick’s Day is on 17 March every year and is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.

See all UK bank holidays, browse other dates or check when the clocks change.

Frequently asked questions

When is St Patrick’s Day in 2026?

St Patrick’s Day in 2026 is on Tuesday 17 March.

When is St Patrick’s Day in 2027?

St Patrick’s Day in 2027 is on Wednesday 17 March.

When is St Patrick’s Day in 2028?

St Patrick’s Day in 2028 is on Friday 17 March.

What day of the week is St Patrick’s Day in 2027?

Wednesday, 17 March 2027.