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When is St. Patrick's Day 2027?
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
St. Patrick's Day 2027 is Wednesday, March 17, 2027. St. Patrick's Day is observed on March 17, so the date is fixed while the weekday changes each year. Check local schedules for schools, events, employers, and travel plans.
Open the March 2027 calendar, print a monthly PDF, or subscribe to the United States holiday calendar in Google, Apple, or Outlook.
Not a U.S. federal public holiday. See all U.S. public holidays for a full 2027 list.
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March 2027
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
St. Patrick's Day is observed on March 17, so the date is fixed while the weekday changes each year.
Not a U.S. federal public holiday
St. Patrick's Day is a cultural observance in the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.
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Plan time off around St. Patrick's Day 2027
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St. Patrick's Day is a cultural observance in the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.
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Fri, Mar 12, 2027 to Wed, Mar 17, 2027
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With weekends on saturday and sunday, requesting PTO on Fri, Mar 12, 2027, Mon, Mar 15, 2027, Tue, Mar 16, 2027, Wed, Mar 17, 2027 creates 6 consecutive days off from Fri, Mar 12, 2027 through Wed, Mar 17, 2027.
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What St. Patrick's Day means in the United States
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. In the United States it is a cultural and civic observance with large parades in some cities, not a U.S. federal public holiday. Most federal offices and banks stay open. City governments may still close streets, alter transit, and add policing for parade routes—those local operational calendars matter more than a federal holiday table.
The fixed March 17 date means the weekday rotates. A Saturday or Sunday landing concentrates events on the weekend; a weekday landing often splits celebrations between the evening of the 17th and the nearest weekend. If you are traveling to a parade city, read the city’s published street-closure map for that year, not last year’s screenshot.
Alcohol service, noise ordinances, and park permits are local. Some cities treat the day as a major tourism peak; hotels near parade routes can price like a mini holiday weekend even though the federal calendar is quiet. If you need quiet work time, assume call centers and restaurants may be busier, not closed.
Schools usually remain in session. Some districts host cultural programs; others treat it as a normal instructional day. If you are packing green-themed classroom items, follow the school’s allergy and dress-code rules.
For genealogy or cultural history interest, March 17 is tied to Irish heritage celebrations in many U.S. cities, but it is not a substitute for Ireland’s own public-holiday rules. This page tracks the U.S. calendar placement and planning effects.
At a glance
- Fixed date: March 17; not a U.S. federal public holiday
- Major parade cities can see street closures and transit changes
- Banks and federal offices typically open
- Weekend vs weekday landing changes when celebrations concentrate
Practical planning
- If you attend a parade, check the city’s official route and bag policy the morning of the event.
- If you drive downtown, assume limited parking near route corridors.
- If you run a venue, confirm local alcohol and noise permits for the specific date.
How 2027 compares to 2026
In 2026, the date was Tuesday, March 17, 2026; in 2027, it is Wednesday, March 17, 2027. The month and day stay fixed, while the weekday changes from Tuesday to Wednesday. Check the weekday when planning weekend events or an observed closure.
Last year: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · This page: Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Other U.S. observances in March 2027
Same month, different rules—useful when you are planning March travel or event spacing.
- Good Friday — Friday, March 26, 2027
- Easter Sunday — Sunday, March 28, 2027
Weekends, time off, and scheduling
Long weekends, substitute days, and school make-up days vary. Use the exact date with your employer, school, or state calendar when planning travel and time off.
When St. Patrick's Day falls (multi-year)
Compare exact calendar dates and weekdays from 2025 through 2034 for travel, school, and work planning.
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 17 | Monday |
| 2026 | Mar 17 | Tuesday |
| 2027 this page | Mar 17 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | Mar 17 | Friday |
| 2029 | Mar 17 | Saturday |
| 2030 | Mar 17 | Sunday |
| 2031 | Mar 17 | Monday |
| 2032 | Mar 17 | Wednesday |
| 2033 | Mar 17 | Thursday |
| 2034 | Mar 17 | Friday |
Questions about St. Patrick's Day 2027
When is St. Patrick's Day 2027, exactly?
St. Patrick's Day in 2027 is Wednesday, March 17, 2027 (use your local time zone for same-day events). The date on the calendar is fixed by the U.S. rule in our guide, not a guess. If you need a single ISO-style line for travel systems, the date is 2027-03-17.
Why does St. Patrick's Day land on that Wednesday in 2027?
St. Patrick's Day is observed on March 17, so the date is fixed while the weekday changes each year. For fixed-date observances, the weekday is the part that changes from year to year. That weekday is often what determines school events, shipping deadlines, restaurant demand, travel timing, or whether a weekend observed closure applies.
How does the 2027 date compare to 2026?
In 2026, the date was Tuesday, March 17, 2026; in 2027, it is Wednesday, March 17, 2027. The month and day stay fixed, while the weekday changes from Tuesday to Wednesday. Check the weekday when planning weekend events or an observed closure.
Is St. Patrick's Day 2027 a U.S. federal public holiday, and do banks and post offices close?
This date is not a universal “everyone is off work” U.S. federal public holiday in the same way as, for example, New Year’s Day. St. Patrick's Day is a cultural observance in the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday. If you are checking “open or closed” for a specific place, use that organization’s own holiday list rather than a generic U.S. label alone.
What about St. Patrick's Day in 2028—and how should I use the multi-year table?
In 2028, St. Patrick's Day is Friday, March 17, 2028. Use the table to compare several years at once and spot when the observance falls near a trip, budget cycle, or school-year boundary. Open the full year calendar to check adjacent holidays before finalizing plans.
Where can I see this day on a full U.S. holiday list and in my own calendar?
The United States public-holiday list for 2027 (with long-weekend notes) is on anycalendar.org/holidays/us. You can also open the march 2027 month view, the full 2027 year view, and use the subscribe and print tools on AnyCalendar to move these dates into Google, Apple, Outlook, or a PDF you can print.