ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2025 HISTORY, TRADITIONS & WHY WE CELEBRATE

Falling on Monday, March 17, this holiday celebrates all things Irish, including St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint.

Across the U.S., cities will mark the occasion with lively parades, traditional Irish cuisine, and themed bar crawls.

However, St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t always about partying. Here’s what you should know about this celebration of Irish heritage.

St. Patrick is recognized for bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century.