When Is St. Patrick's Day 2027?
St. Patrick's Day 2027 is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. St. Patrick's Day is always on March 17th.
Who Was St. Patrick?
Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was captured by Irish pirates as a teenager and spent years as a slave in Ireland before escaping. He later returned to Ireland as a missionary and is credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish people. He died on March 17, around 461 AD.
Why Do People Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day?
Green became associated with St. Patrick's Day through the shamrock — the three-leafed plant Saint Patrick reportedly used to explain the Holy Trinity. Ireland is also known as the "Emerald Isle." The tradition of wearing green became widespread in the 18th century among Irish immigrants in America.
How Is St. Patrick's Day Celebrated?
Celebrations include parades (the largest is in New York City), wearing green, drinking Guinness and Irish whiskey, eating traditional Irish food like corned beef and cabbage, and general merriment. Chicago famously dyes its river green every year for the occasion.