St Patrick's Day 2028
St Patrick's Day 2028 falls on Friday 17 March.
St Patrick's Day 2028 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, 17 March 2028
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 11
- Day of the year
- Day 77 of 366
- 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 Friday in 2028. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Friday 17 March to Sunday 19 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 2027, 2028 and 2029
St Patrick's Day is on 17 March every year; only the weekday changes. In 2027 it was a Wednesday, in 2028 a Friday and in 2029 a Saturday.
St Patrick's Day and the school holidays
St Patrick's Day 2028 falls outside the school holidays.
St Patrick's Day in other countries
This is how St Patrick's Day 2028 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | St. Patrick's Day | Friday 17 March | No |
Other holidays in 2028
- Mother's DaySunday, 26 March 2028
Frequently asked questions
What day is St Patrick's Day in 2028?
In 2028, St Patrick's Day falls on Friday 17 March, in week 11.
Is St Patrick's Day 2028 a day off?
St Patrick's Day is only a public holiday in: Northern Ireland.