When is St Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland?
133 days until
The clock counts down to midnight as March 17 begins (London time). The day count is the number of dates left, not counting today.
St Patrick's Day · Wednesday, March 17, 2027 · Counted from today, November 4, in London
- This year
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Next year
- Wednesday, March 17, 2027
- Last year
- Monday, March 17, 2025
St Patrick's Day is on a Wednesday in 2027.
- weeks
- 19
- months, 13 days
- 4
- weekends
- 19
- Fridays
- 19
- sleeps
- 133
- working days
- 91
Today is left out; the target date is included.
Working days leave out Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in Northern Ireland.
About St Patrick's Day
The feast of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Northern Ireland holds parades in Belfast and Armagh and in Downpatrick, where Patrick is said to be buried, and many people wear shamrocks or green.
More about this dateChange the date or time zone, see the calendar
March 2027
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
March 17, 2027
About March 17, 2027
- Weekday
- Wednesday
- Day of the year
- 76 of 365
- Days left in the year after that date
- 289
- Week number
- 11 of 2027
- Quarter
- Q1
- Days in March
- 31
Where the days fall
November 4, 2026 → March 17, 2027
- November 2026
- 26 days
- December 2026
- 31 days
- January 2027
- 31 days
- February 2027
- 28 days
- March 2027
- 17 days
Dates around St Patrick's Day
| Date | Occasion | From St Patrick's Day |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good Friday | 9 days after |
| Mon, Mar 29 | Easter Monday | 12 days after |
St Patrick's Day, 2025 to 2034
When it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the nearest weekday. Choose a year to count to it.
| Year | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mon, Mar 17 | Same day |
| 2026 | Tue, Mar 17 | Same day |
| 2027 | Wed, Mar 17 | Same day |
| 2028 | Fri, Mar 17 | Same day |
| 2029 | Sat, Mar 17 | Mon, Mar 19 |
| 2030 | Sun, Mar 17 | Mon, Mar 18 |
| 2031 | Mon, Mar 17 | Same day |
| 2032 | Wed, Mar 17 | Same day |
| 2033 | Thu, Mar 17 | Same day |
| 2034 | Fri, Mar 17 | Same day |
How this count works, and questions
How this count works
St Patrick's Day falls on March 17.
St Patrick's Day. The count uses the actual calendar date. A substitute day off can differ; workplaces may follow additional local rules.
A worked example
From November 4, 2026 in New York, March 17, 2027 is 133 days away. The span contains 95 weekdays and 38 weekend days.
Questions about this countdown
Does the count include today?
No. The count leaves out today and includes St Patrick's Day itself. The day before, it shows 1 day. On St Patrick's Day, it shows 0 days.
Which time zone does the count use?
Your device's time zone, named on the Today line at the top of the page. Choose another time zone in the form to count to midnight there instead.
Why might another countdown show a different number?
Some countdowns also count today, or count full 24-hour periods. This page counts calendar dates. The clock under the answer shows the exact time left until midnight at the start of St Patrick's Day.
Is St Patrick's Day a public holiday in Northern Ireland?
Yes. St Patrick's Day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.
What happens when St Patrick's Day falls on a weekend?
A substitute weekday becomes the bank holiday, normally the following Monday. The table of dates by year shows each substitute date.