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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Saint Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly open
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Reduced
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
SAT
14
Weekend
SUN
15
Weekend
MON
16
Bridge Day
TUE
17
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on March 16
📣 Traveler notes
Ireland is known for its rich culture, scenic beauty, and literary history. The country features advanced infrastructure and a high standard of living.
- St. Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is celebrated on March 17th.
- New Year's Day is observed on January 1st.
- St. Brigid's Day (Imbolc) is observed on the first Monday of February (or February 1st if it falls on a Friday).
- Easter (An Cháisc) is celebrated in March or April, following the Gregorian calendar.
- When dining out, basic table manners are expected. In table-service restaurants, guests may need to explicitly request the bill, and politely stating 'No thank you, just the bill, please,' is advisable when declining drinks.
About this holiday
St. Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is an annual cultural and religious holiday observed on March 17th, marking the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint.