St Patrick’s Day 2025
Ireland is looking to the future with confidence this St Patrick’s Day.
Our citizens, diaspora and the many friends of Ireland are changemakers. This year we celebrate their contributions to creativity, innovation, business, academia, volunteerism, peacebuilding and public service.
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St Patrick's Day Official Greetings
Watch greetings from the President, Taoiseach, Tánaiste and our Ministers of State
St Patrick's Day parades and events around the world
Have a look at all the St Patrick’s Day parades and events that took place around the world
The Changemakers
Honouring our Irish diaspora living and working abroad
St Patrick’s Day Cultural Gallery
A selection from the best of Irish culture curated especially for St Patrick's Day 2025
St Patrick’s Day is an opportunity for tens of millions of people with Irish heritage around the world – and many more friends of Ireland beyond that – to join in a celebration of Ireland and the literature, music, culture, history and outlook on life that have shaped our island.
This year St Patrick's Day, falls on a Monday, 17 March. In all, 38 representatives of the State will bring Ireland’s message to more than 90 cities in 40 countries throughout the week.
St Patrick's Day message from Taoiseach Micheál Martin
What is St Patrick's Day?
What was once a religious holiday has become an international celebration of Ireland, our culture and our history. Find out more about the history of our national day and how it is celebrated at home and around the world.
Best of Ireland
Explore the best of Ireland in the realms of business, investment, food, overseas development aid and our diaspora
St Patrick's Day Festival
From 15 - 18 March in Dublin, the St Patrick's Day festival celebrates Ireland's part and place in the global community. Check out what's on.
Visit Ireland
Tourism Ireland’s St Patrick’s 2025 programme spans Great Britain, Europe, North America, and Australia.
Feast on St Patrick's Day
Bord Bia is marking St Patrick’s Day with the launch of a suite of global activities to promote Irish food and drink
Business with Ireland
Enterprise Ireland celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the impact of Irish companies abroad with over 50 international business events
Invest in Ireland
IDA Ireland demonstrate why Ireland is a great place to invest.
Ireland for Finance
Discover Ireland's strategy for the development of the international financial services sector
Ireland House at SXSW 25
Ireland House is at SXSW this year, with a programme that offers a window into the richness of our culture, creativity and innovation.
Expo 2025
Ireland will be one of 160 countries participating in Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan
Where To Watch Ireland
A platform to help you discover where you can watch Irish film and selected TV drama, animation and documentary, anywhere in the world.
Our diaspora
Ireland's greatest global resource - our people. We put the spotlight on some Emigrant Support Programme organisations overseas.
Irish Aid
Ireland’s support for communities around the world is a reflection of Irish values of fairness, equality and solidarity.
Seachtain na Gaeilge
How Ireland's native language is used and celebrated during Seachtain na Gaeilge
The Late Late Show's St Patrick's Day 2025
Our Embassies and Consulates around the world contributed to the opening sequence of the 2025 Late Late Show St Patrick's Day special on the 17th of March. Watch the video below:
St Patrick's Day around the world
Check out St Patrick's Day parades, events and ministerial visits taking place around the world.
Asia and Oceania
Europe
Middle East and North Africa
North and Central America
South America
Sub-Saharan Africa
St Patrick's Day ecard greetings
Download our St Patrick's Day ecards and send greetings and good wishes to your friends and family on social media.
On Ireland's national day, whether you are a member of the Irish community or a friend of Ireland, we wish you a Happy St Patrick’s Day.
