St. Patrick’s Day 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 17 March 2028 | Friday | Saint Patrick’s Day |
Is St. Patrick’s Day a Public Holiday in Australia?
St. Patrick’s Day is NOT a public holiday in Australia.
Things you need to know about St Patrick’s Day
- St Patrick’s Day is a day of Irish celebrations in Australia
- This day is also called St. Paddy’s Day or Paddy’s Day or Saint Pats
- There will be celebrating parties at Irish hotels, pubs and restaurants in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide & elsewhere around Australia
How do we celebrate?
- Wear a little bit of green!
- Go for an Irish breakfast or lunch
- look for a four leaf clover in the local park
The traditional color of St. Patrick’s Day is green. On this day, people adorn themselves with various green clothing and accessories and join street parades. Many countries and cities also light up landmark buildings in green.
The streets are packed with people, and many pedestrians wear green hats and hang shamrock-shaped decorations. The event features the best dance troupes, parade bands, gymnasts, and musicians, along with spectacular themed floats, creating a magnificent scene.
On this day, people typically wear green clothes, green hats, competing to see who has the tallest green hat and the most stylish green look. Even if they aren’t dressed entirely in green, they might wear a green headband, green bow tie, or green sunglasses!

