St Patrick's Day 2026 in the United Kingdom
St Patrick's Day 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
227 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 bank holiday in Northern Ireland, where schools, banks and government offices close. It honors Ireland's patron saint and has been an official holiday there since 1903, unlike in the rest of the UK, where it is a normal working day.
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 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 15, 2026 World Cup Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | Sun | St David's Day | Observance |
| Mar 15 | Sun | Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Date rule
- March 17 each year
- Observed date
- If it falls on a weekend, the following Monday is a substitute bank holiday in Northern Ireland
- Legal status
- Bank holiday in Northern Ireland; holiday since the Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903
- Observed in
- Northern Ireland only within the UK; also a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland
- Named for
- St Patrick, 5th-century missionary bishop and patron saint of Ireland
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 bank holiday in the nations that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until St Patrick's Day 2026?
St Patrick's Day 2026 was 227 days ago, on March 17, 2026.