About St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day on March 17 honors the patron saint of Ireland. It is a public holiday in Ireland and is celebrated around the world with parades, green clothing and Irish music. Chicago dyes its river green for the day.
St. Patrick's Day is on March 17 every year. In 2027 it lands on a Wednesday, in week 11 of the year.
How long until St. Patrick's Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 164 days until St. Patrick's Day 2027. That works out to 23 weeks and 3 days, or about 5 months and 13 days.
If you only count working days, there are 118 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 23 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 164 sleeps, and in hours that is about 3,936.
St. Patrick's Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Passed |
| 2027 | March 17, 2027 | Wednesday | 164 days |
| 2028 | March 17, 2028 | Friday | 530 days |
| 2029 | March 17, 2029 | Saturday | 895 days |
| 2030 | March 17, 2030 | Sunday | 1,260 days |
| 2031 | March 17, 2031 | Monday | 1,625 days |
| 2032 | March 17, 2032 | Wednesday | 1,991 days |
| 2033 | March 17, 2033 | Thursday | 2,356 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is St. Patrick's Day 2027?
St. Patrick's Day 2027 is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
What day of the week is St. Patrick's Day 2027?
St. Patrick's Day 2027 falls on a Wednesday.
How many days until St. Patrick's Day?
There are 164 days until St. Patrick's Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick's Day is 23 weeks and 3 days away, or 23.4 weeks.
How many weekends until St. Patrick's Day?
There are 23 weekends between now and St. Patrick's Day.
How many business days until St. Patrick's Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 118 business days until St. Patrick's Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is St. Patrick's Day on the same date every year?
Yes. St. Patrick's Day is on March 17 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is St. Patrick's Day 2028?
St. Patrick's Day 2028 is expected on Friday, March 17, 2028, 530 days from today.