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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 January 2025. Cultural and religious celebration on 17 March For other uses, see Saint Patrick's Day (disambiguation). Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick depicted in a stained-glass window at Saint Benin's Church, Ireland Official name Saint Patrick's Day Also called Feast of Saint Patrick Lá Fhéile ...
In 1903, St Patrick’s Day became an official public holiday in Ireland. This year (and every year) it is celebrated on 17 March, but St Patrick’s Day 2024 falls on a Sunday.
The earliest observance of St. Patrick's Day dates back to Ireland in the 1600s. March 17 is significant because it's believed to be the date the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, died in the ...
St. Patrick's Festival, established by the Government of Ireland in November 1995, [1] is a tourist attraction, aiming to showcase a modern and creative Ireland, [2] and has since developed into a multi day celebration which takes place annually on and around March 17, St. Patrick's Day - the national holiday of Ireland.
In 1903, Saint Patrick's Day became an official public holiday in Ireland. This was due to the Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903, an Act of Parliament introduced by the Irish MP James O'Mara. [4] In 1939, the Oireachtas passed the Holidays (Employees) Act 1939 which designated the public holidays as: [12] Saint Patrick's Day; Easter Monday; Whit ...
Here’s a fun fact for your next gathering: Ireland was formerly associated with the color blue. So, why do we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day? In the 1500s, Henry the VIII claimed himself to ...
What is St. Patrick’s Day and why do we celebrate it? St. Patrick’s Day is a feast day in the Catholic faith honoring the patron saint of Ireland, who lived in the fifth century. St. Patrick ...
Icon of Saint Patrick from Christ the Savior Russian Orthodox Church, Wayne, West Virginia Stained glass window of St Patrick from the Protestant Church of Ireland cathedral in Armagh. 17 March, popularly known as Saint Patrick's Day, is believed to be his death date and is the date celebrated as his Feast Day. [103]