Time until St Patrick's Day
March 17, 2027
How long until St Patrick's Day?
There are 178 days until St Patrick's Day — about 25.4 weeks, or 5.8 months. It falls on Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
St Patrick's Day falls on March 17, 2027. The clock above counts down to that moment in your own time zone, second by second.
St Patrick's Day is 17 March every year. In Ireland it's a public holiday with parades in Dublin and every town; the global celebration in the US, UK and Australia has turned it into a week-long build-up in many cities. Pubs and parade routes fill up fast — the countdown above runs in your own time zone, so it matches your local evening whatever city you're in.
About the St Patrick's Day countdown
This page shows a live countdown to St Patrick's Day in your local time zone, updated every second. Because it's an annual event, the countdown automatically rolls forward to the next year the moment it passes. Pin this tab, share the link, or drop it on a classroom or family screen — the numbers keep ticking without any sign-up, downloads, or ads getting in the way.
St Patrick's Day at a glance
| Date | March 17, 2027 |
| Day of the week | Wednesday |
| Days away | 178 |
| Weeks away | 25.4 |
| Hours away | 4262 |
| Falls on | 17 March, every year |
| Public holiday in | Ireland |
| Dublin parade | Late morning, 17 March |
St Patrick's Day dates for the next 5 years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | March 17, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | March 17, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | March 17, 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | March 17, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | March 17, 2031 | Monday |
Countdown recalculated live · page last updated September 20, 2026
What to do with the time until St Patrick's Day
Sort the outfit a week before
Green accessories, face paint and novelty wear sell out in the final few days in most cities. The week before the date above is the reliable window.
Check parade times and road closures
Most parades run late morning to early afternoon and close city-centre roads. Checking the local route and closures the day before saves the morning scramble.
Book the pub or restaurant early
City-centre venues book up for St Patrick's weekend. A table or booking sorted the week before is the difference between queuing and celebrating.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick's Day always 17 March?
Yes. It's fixed to 17 March every year, so only the day of the week changes — the five-year table above shows it.
Is St Patrick's Day a public holiday?
Yes, in Ireland. It's also widely celebrated (though not a holiday) in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
What time do the parades start?
Most city parades run from late morning into the early afternoon. The countdown above is in your local time zone, so it matches the day wherever you are.