When is St Patrick's Day 2027?
St Patrick's Day is always 17 March. It honours the patron saint of Ireland and is widely marked in Britain as well, particularly in places with long-established Irish communities.
Parades and organised events take place in a number of cities, while pubs and cultural venues often run their own celebrations.
The date itself never moves; only the day of the week changes from year to year.
St Patrick's DayAlways 17 March
Northern IrelandA bank holiday
England, Scotland and WalesNot a bank holiday
A bank holiday in Northern Ireland only
St Patrick's Day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland. In England, Scotland and Wales it is not a bank holiday, even where local parades or celebrations are taking place.
That distinction matters for travel, school and work plans: an event in a city does not by itself mean the day is a public holiday there.