About the St. Patrick's Day countdown
St. Patrick's Day honours Ireland's patron saint on March 17 and has grown into a worldwide celebration of Irish culture. The countdown above shows exactly how long until the parades begin.
- St. Patrick's Day is celebrated every year on March 17
- Chicago dyes its river green for the occasion, and New York hosts one of the world's largest parades
- Wearing green and the shamrock are the day's best-known traditions
Frequently Asked Questions
When is St. Patrick's Day?
Always on March 17. The counter above shows precisely how many days, hours, minutes and seconds are left.
Is it a public holiday?
It's a public holiday in Ireland and Northern Ireland. In the US and elsewhere it's widely celebrated but not an official day off.
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