Holiday overview

Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17, commemorating Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Ownership: International holiday

Scope: Global

Categories: National Public Holidays

Tags: Cultural & Traditional Religious Family & Social

Usually a public holiday

Religious tradition: Christianity

Date rule: March 17 every year

Date type: Fixed date

About this holiday

Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17, commemorating Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Where and when this holiday appears

DateWeekdayCountries
TuesdayCanadaCanadaIrelandIrelandMontserratMontserratUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom