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St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday, March 17, 2027, in 122 days
Not a federal holiday
Rule: March 17
St. Patrick's dates, 2024–2032
What it is
St. Patrick's Day honors the patron saint of Ireland and Irish-American heritage. New York, Boston, Chicago and Savannah hold some of the largest parades, and Chicago dyes its river green.
Is it a day off?
It is not a federal or state holiday in most places. In Suffolk County, Massachusetts, which includes Boston, March 17 is Evacuation Day, a local public holiday, so some government offices there close.
History
The first recorded St. Patrick's Day parades in America were held in the 1700s, before independence.
Questions
Is the St. Patrick's Day parade always on March 17?
No. Big-city parades are often held on the nearest weekend. Check your city's parade date.
Other observances
- Valentine's Sun, Feb 14
- Good Friday Fri, Mar 26
- Easter Sun, Mar 28
- Mother's Day Sun, May 9
- Father's Day Sun, Jun 20
- Halloween Sun, Oct 31
- Election Day Tue, Nov 2
- Black Friday Fri, Nov 26
- Christmas Eve Fri, Dec 24
- New Year's Eve Fri, Dec 31
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