St. Patrick's Day is not a federal holiday

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th, honoring St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This year, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin visited the White House to mark the occasion. St. Patrick’s Day is not a federal holiday in the United States. While it is celebrated with parades and parties, it does not provide a day off for employees unless it falls on a weekend. Businesses typically remain open on St. Patrick’s Day, but some streets may close for parades. In New York City, the parade runs along Fifth Avenue from 44th to 79th Street.