St Patrick's Day 2026 in Ireland
St Patrick's Day 2026 in Ireland is on
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
230 days ago
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About St Patrick's Day 2026
St Patrick's Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, March 17. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, March 16 off for a four-day weekend.
St Patrick's Day, March 17, is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. Unlike in the United States, where it is only an observance, banks, schools and government offices close and most workers get a paid day off.
St Patrick's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | March 17, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
Holidays after St Patrick's Day 2026
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 May Day (May Bank Holiday) 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 1, 2026 June Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Aug 3, 2026 August Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 26, 2026 October Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15 | Sun | Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Date rule
- March 17, the traditional date of St Patrick's death
- Legal status
- Public holiday (Organisation of Working Time Act 1997)
- Holiday since
- Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903, promoted by MP James O'Mara
- First state parade
- Dublin, 1931; the modern St Patrick's Festival began in 1996
- Weekend rule
- No automatic right to the next weekday, though most employers give the following Monday
Frequently asked questions
What day is St Patrick's Day in 2026?
St Patrick's Day 2026 is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Is St Patrick's Day a day off in 2026?
St Patrick's Day is a public holiday across Ireland, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until St Patrick's Day 2026?
St Patrick's Day 2026 was 230 days ago, on March 17, 2026.