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St. Patrick's Day
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | St. Patrick's Day 2025 | World |
| Mar 17, 2026 | St. Patrick's Day 2026 | World |
Information about St. Patrick's Day
The color green is associated with Saint Patrick's day. Known symbols are shamrocks and green clothing, like a green hat.
Significance: Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday which commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as celebrating the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.
Type:
Christianity
Celebrations:
Attending parades; attending céilithe; wearing shamrocks; wearing green; drinking Irish beer; drinking Irish whiskey
Observed by:
Irish people and people of Irish descent, Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church, Lutheran Church
Legal holiday in:
Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Newfoundland, Labrador, Montserrat
Location:
World
Synonyms:
Saint Patrick's Day, Feast of Saint Patrick, Patrick's Day, Saint Paddy's Day, Paddy's Day, St. Patty's Day
Initiator:
Irish People
Start year:
5th Century
Date origin:
17 March was the death date of the most commonly-recognised patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick.
