Happy St. Patrick’s Day images, wishes and greeting cards
St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, honours Ireland’s patron saint and Irish culture with the colour green, shamrocks, parades and music. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: March 17 every year.
St. Patrick’s Day greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowHappy St. Patrick’s Day to you
Pattern panelMay the luck of the Irish be yours
Night skylineGo green and be lucky
Bokeh lightsSláinte to you and yours
Mandala circleShamrocks, smiles and good luck
Classic frameIrish blessings to you
Wishes for familyHappy St. Patrick’s Day to my wonderful family! May the luck of the Irish bring us happ…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for passing on our traditions. Wishing you a day full of gr…
Heartfelt messageHappy St. Patrick’s Day! May the luck of the Irish be with you today and always.Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is St. Patrick’s Day? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Fixed date |
| 2027 | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | Fixed date |
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, is the feast day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is traditionally credited with bringing Christianity to the country in the fifth century. It began as a religious feast and is now a public holiday in Ireland and a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and heritage.
The shamrock, a three-leaf clover that Patrick is said to have used to explain the Trinity, and the colour green are the day’s main symbols. People wear green, attend parades, enjoy Irish music and dancing, and gather with friends. Large celebrations take place in Dublin, New York, Chicago and Boston, and some cities even dye rivers green. In Ireland the day also begins with church services, and the Irish greeting is “Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit”.
How St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated
- Wearing green and a shamrock.
- Watching or joining parades, especially in Dublin, New York and Chicago.
- Listening to Irish music and dancing at festivals and pubs.
- Sharing a meal with traditional Irish dishes.
- Attending church services in Ireland.
St. Patrick’s Day wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Happy St. Patrick’s Day to my wonderful family! May the luck of the Irish bring us happiness and good health all year.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for passing on our traditions. Wishing you a day full of green and good cheer.
- To my brothers and sisters: Sláinte! May we always have each other and a bit of Irish luck.
- To my beloved partner, you are the luckiest charm I’ve ever found. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
- Happy St. Patrick’s Day, my little leprechauns! Wear your green and have lots of fun.
- Wishing all our relatives a joyful St. Paddy’s Day. May our family gatherings be full of music and laughter.
St. Patrick’s Day wishes and messages
Copy a message to send with your image, or use it as a caption.
- Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May the luck of the Irish be with you today and always.
- May your day be filled with laughter, good friends and a little bit of Irish luck.
- May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
- Wishing you a day of green, good cheer and Irish blessings. Sláinte!
- May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
- Sending you warm Irish wishes of luck, love and laughter on St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day greeting in Irish
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit
Pronounced: Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Irish.
Frequently asked questions
When is St. Patrick’s Day in 2026?
St. Patrick’s Day in 2026 is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
When is St. Patrick’s Day in 2027?
St. Patrick’s Day in 2027 is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17?
March 17 is traditionally the date of Saint Patrick’s death, around the year 461, and has been marked as his feast day for over a thousand years.
Why is the shamrock a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day?
According to tradition, Saint Patrick used the three-leaf shamrock to explain the Christian concept of the Trinity, and it became a national symbol of Ireland.
What do you say on St. Patrick’s Day?
“Happy St. Patrick’s Day” is common. In Irish, people say “Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit”, and “Sláinte” (cheers, to your health) is used when raising a glass.
