St. Patrick’s Day at White House: Green-themed platters, shamrock cookies — what did the Irish spread include? watch

The White House hosted its annual St Patrick’s Day reception on Tuesday, for which Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin made a trip to the United States. The 2026 St. The Patrick’s Day reception offered a vibrant “green carpet” for the Irish-American diplomacy. This annual event is a tradition since the 1950s. This year, the St….

Read More

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: What’s open and closed in US, and key details

St. Patrick’s Day, widely celebrated across the world, does not typically lead to widespread shutdowns like other major holidays. Despite being an important cultural and religious occasion, most institutions—especially outside Ireland—continue to operate as usual. In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) is treated as a national public holiday. Schools, banks, and…

Read More