What does St. Patrick's Day mean?

Find out more about St. Patrick's Day, its origins, symbols, how it is celebrated worldwide and more. Get all the facts on History.com. read more

Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick"), is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. read more

St Patrick's day is always celebrated on the 17th March. Many believe St Patrick died on this day. The day is a religious holiday, so along with many businesses closing for the day (with the exception being restaurants and pubs), many Irish people attend mass. read more

St. Patrick's Day in Chicago: Big parades may be over, but partying goes on. It's worth remembering, however, the history of the holiday and what it means. read more