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About the St. Patrick's Day countdown
How many days until St. Patrick's Day? This page shows it live: days, hours, minutes and seconds until March 17, on the clock of your own device. St. Patrick's Day 2027 is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
St. Patrick's Day is the feast day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is a public holiday in Ireland and is celebrated around the world with parades, music, green clothes and shamrocks. Open the page and it counts — there is nothing to set — and on the day itself the board says Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Features
- Live countdown — days, hours, minutes and seconds to March 17, updated every second
- Falling shamrocks — three-leaf clovers drift down the board; look for the rare lucky four-leaf one
- Sleeps — how many nights are left, for children who can't wait for the parade
- Six green styles — Shamrock green, Pot of gold, Irish colours, Celtic knot, Parade and Minimal
- Dates for three years — the weekday of St. Patrick's Day this year and the next two
- Full screen and Keep the screen on — for a classroom, a pub, a shop window or a party
- A greeting on the day — and a little fanfare at midnight if the sound is on
When is St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick's Day is always on March 17 — the date that Saint Patrick is believed to have died in the 5th century. Only the weekday changes:
| Year | St. Patrick's Day |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, March 17, 2028 |
| 2029 | Saturday, March 17, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, March 17, 2030 |
| 2031 | Monday, March 17, 2031 |
| 2032 | Wednesday, March 17, 2032 |
Big parades are often held on the nearest weekend, so check your city's parade date. When March 17 falls in Holy Week, the church moves the feast day, but the public celebrations stay on March 17.
Facts about St. Patrick's Day
- The shamrock — legend says Saint Patrick used the three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity
- Green — the color of Ireland and the shamrock; in the US people say you get pinched if you don't wear it
- Parades — the first St. Patrick's Day parades were held in America in the 1700s; New York's is one of the biggest in the world
- The Chicago River — has been dyed bright green for the day since 1962
- Leprechauns — small fairies of Irish folklore who hide their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
- A national holiday — in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador
Six styles
- Shamrock green — classic bright green
- Pot of gold — a rainbow and gold coins
- Irish colours — the green, white and orange of the Irish flag
- Celtic knot — dark green with gold rings
- Parade — bright green with confetti
- Minimal — plain and clean, in your page's light or dark colors
Ideas for the countdown
- Classroom — count the sleeps, hunt for leprechaun "traps" and learn about Ireland
- Party — put the board on the TV with full screen while guests arrive
- Bar or restaurant — show it in the window in the week before
- Crafts — make cards with the Greeting Card Maker or a bingo game with the Bingo Card Generator
- Spring is close — the Spring Countdown ends just a few days later
How to use it
- Open the page — the countdown starts by itself
- Pick a style: Shamrock green, Pot of gold, Irish colours, Celtic knot, Parade or Minimal
- Turn the shamrocks and the sound on or off
- Press Full screen to show it on a big screen; press Esc to go back
Frequently asked questions
How many days until St. Patrick's Day?
The big numbers at the top of this page show it, live, on your own clock. They count to midnight at the start of March 17.
When is St. Patrick's Day 2027?
St. Patrick's Day 2027 is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. It is on March 17 every year.
Why do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
Green is the color of Ireland, the "Emerald Isle", and of the shamrock. In the US, there is also a playful custom of pinching anyone who forgets to wear green.
Is St. Patrick's Day a public holiday?
Yes in Ireland and Northern Ireland, where banks and schools close. In the US it is not a federal holiday, but many cities hold parades and some schools celebrate.
What is the difference between a shamrock and a four-leaf clover?
A shamrock has three leaves and is the symbol of Ireland and Saint Patrick. A four-leaf clover is a rare form of clover and is a symbol of good luck. On this board, about one in twelve falling clovers has four leaves.
Is it St. Paddy's or St. Patty's Day?
"St. Paddy's Day" is the Irish short form — Paddy comes from Pádraig, the Irish name for Patrick. "Patty" is usually a short form of Patricia, so Irish people prefer Paddy.
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