When Is St. Patrick's Day? Countdown
There are 198 days until St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 every year. The next one is Wednesday, 17 March 2027. The timer is midnight that date in your timezone.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, March 17 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, March 17 |
| 2028 | Friday, March 17 |
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It is the feast of Ireland’s patron saint, not a US federal holiday. Cities dye rivers and hold parades on the nearest weekend when the 17th is a weekday.
What the date is known for
Easter 2027 is March 28, eleven days later. DST starts March 14, three days before.
| 2027 date | Weekday | Nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17 | Wednesday | Feast day |
| Mar 14 | Sunday | DST starts |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter |
When is St. Patrick's Day
Parades are not always on the 17th. This days-until number is still the feast date. “when is st patricks day 2027” is this same St. Patrick's Day morning.
Why this countdown exists
St. Patrick’s Day is a fixed March 17. Searchers still ask when it is because parades move to the weekend.
When is St. Patrick’s Day 2027?
Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
Is St. Patrick’s Day a US federal holiday?
No.
Is the parade always March 17?
No. Many US parades use the nearest Saturday. This timer is the 17th.