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Saint Patrick's Day

March 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.