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St. Patricks Day: Is it a federal holiday, and why is it celebrated in US?

The origins of St. Patricks Day trace back more than a millennium and began as a religious observance. Christians in Ireland started commemorating the feast day of Saint Patrick during the ninth and tenth centuries. The occasion occurred during Lent, a period when many Christians traditionally refrained from certain foods and celebrations.

17 Mar 2026 3:15 pm