How many days until St. Patrick's Day?
There are 135 days until St. Patrick's Day 2027 — Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17, 2027, set by the rule: March 17. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
St. Patrick's Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. St. Patrick's Day on March 17 is a cultural and religious observance honoring Ireland's patron saint. It is not a federal or state holiday in the U.S. (outside one Massachusetts county's coincdiing holiday), so schools, banks, offices and mail all run normally.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to St. Patrick's Day:
- 100 days to go — Monday, December 7, 2026 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Tuesday, January 26, 2027
- 30 days to go — Monday, February 15, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Wednesday, March 3, 2027
- 7 days to go — Wednesday, March 10, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Tuesday, March 16, 2027
St. Patrick's Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | 230 days ago |
| 2027 | March 17, 2027 | Wednesday | 135 days |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on St. Patrick's Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Regular mail delivery and retail hours. |
| Banks | Open | Not on the Federal Reserve holiday schedule; normal hours. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Normal trading day. |
| Federal offices | Open | Normal hours nationwide. |
| State and local government | Open | Normal hours, except some Boston-area offices closed for Suffolk County's Evacuation Day. |
Coming up after St. Patrick's Day
- May 31 Days until Memorial Day 210 days away
- Jun 19 Days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 229 days away
- Jul 4 Days until Independence Day 244 days away
- Sep 6 Days until Labor Day 308 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until St. Patrick's Day?
There are 135 days until St. Patrick's Day, which falls on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before St. Patrick's Day?
There are 19 weekends between now and St. Patrick's Day on March 17 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is St. Patrick's Day a day off?
St. Patrick's Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.