St Patrick's Day 2027
St Patrick's Day 2027 falls on Wednesday 17 March.
St Patrick's Day 2027 at a glance
- Date
- Wednesday, 17 March 2027
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Week number
- Week 11
- 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 Wednesday in 2027, in the middle of the week. One extra day off does not make a long weekend this year. 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 2026, 2027 and 2028
St Patrick's Day is on 17 March every year; only the weekday changes. In 2026 it was a Tuesday, in 2027 a Wednesday and in 2028 a Friday.
St Patrick's Day and the school holidays
St Patrick's Day 2027 falls outside the school holidays.
St Patrick's Day in other countries
This is how St Patrick's Day 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | St. Patrick's Day | Wednesday 17 March | No |
Other holidays in 2027
- Mother's DaySunday, 7 March 2027
- Good FridayFriday, 26 March 2027
- Easter SundaySunday, 28 March 2027
- Easter MondayMonday, 29 March 2027
Frequently asked questions
What day is St Patrick's Day in 2027?
In 2027, St Patrick's Day falls on Wednesday 17 March, in week 11.
Is St Patrick's Day 2027 a day off?
St Patrick's Day is only a public holiday in: Northern Ireland.