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St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 to honor Irish heritage, culture, and Saint Patrick. Featuring iconic parades, green clothing, and festive celebrations across America.
Time remaining
6 months, 17 days remaining (200 total days).
Anchor date: Monday, March 17, 2025 · next occurrence resolved automatically
St. Patrick's Day is in 0 years, 6 months, and 17 days (200 total days) — next date Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
Quick facts
- Date
- March 17 annually
- Significance
- Celebration of Irish heritage, culture, and Saint Patrick
- Iconic traditions
- Wearing green, dyeing Chicago River green, shamrocks, parades
- Oldest US parade
- New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade (held since 1762)
- Federal status
- Cultural celebration (not a federal holiday; offices remain open)
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-03-17
· recurrence: yearly-fixed · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 1737 First American St. Patrick's Day celebration held in Boston by the Charitable Irish Society.
- 1762 First New York City St. Patrick's Day parade organized by Irish soldiers in the British army.
- 1962 Chicago begins annual tradition of dyeing the Chicago River emerald green.
- Every March 17 Celebrated nationwide with parades, Irish music, and green festivities.
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FAQ
When is St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick's Day is always on March 17 every year.
Why do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
Wearing green honors Ireland ('The Emerald Isle') and references Irish folklore that green makes people invisible to leprechauns.
Is St. Patrick's Day a federal holiday in the US?
No, it is a cultural observance; federal offices, schools, and banks remain open.
Where is the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in America?
The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade is the largest and oldest, drawing over 2 million spectators.