St Patrick's Day 2026
St Patrick's Day 2026 fell on Tuesday 17 March.
St Patrick's Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Week number
- Week 12
- Day of the year
- Day 76 of 365
- Day off
- Only in: Northern Ireland
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
St Patrick's Day falls on a Tuesday in 2026. Take Monday 16 March off as well and you get 4 days off in a row: from Saturday 14 March to Tuesday 17 March. This only applies where St Patrick's Day is a day off. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
St Patrick's Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
St Patrick's Day is on 17 March every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Monday, in 2026 a Tuesday and in 2027 a Wednesday.
St Patrick's Day and the school holidays
St Patrick's Day 2026 falls outside the school holidays.
St Patrick's Day in other countries
This is how St Patrick's Day 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday 17 March | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Mother's DaySunday, 15 March 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is St Patrick's Day in 2026?
In 2026, St Patrick's Day fell on Tuesday 17 March, in week 12.
Is St Patrick's Day 2026 a day off?
St Patrick's Day is only a public holiday in: Northern Ireland.