St. Patrick’s Day has become a day that is known for celebration and merriment even though it started off as a religious holiday. In recent decades, the holiday has become more secularized, extending to incorporate all facets of Irish culture, both traditional and stereotypical. Continue reading to see which banks will be open or closed on St. Patrick’s Day.
Curious if banks are open on certain holidays? See our list of bank’s holiday schedule.
Are Banks Open On Thanksgiving?
Because most banks and establishments don’t really recognize St. Patrick’s Day as a federal holiday, most schools, government offices, and financial institutions will be open on this day.
Are Banks Closed On St. Patrick’s Day?
Below are just some of the banks that are open on St. Patrick’s Day. Even banks not on this list are still likely to be open on March 17, though you can always call ahead to confirm your bank’s normal hours of operation.
- American National Bank
- Ameris Bank
- Bank of America
- BBVA Bank
- BB&T
- BMO Harris
- Capital One
- Chase
- Citibank
- Citizens Bank
- Commerce Bank
- Eastern Bank
- Fifth Third Bank
- FirstBank
- First Citizens Bank
- Frost Bank
- Great Western Bank
- HSBC
- KeyBank
- M&T Bank
- PNC Bank
- Regions Bank
- Santander Bank
- Signature Bank
- Silicon Valley Bank
- SunTrust Bank
- Synovus Bank
- UBank
- U.S. Bank
- Union Bank
- United Bank
- Wells Fargo
- Zions Bank
When Are Banks Closed?
Federal law 5 U.S.C. 6103 establishes federal holidays and governs how holidays must be observed if they fall on a weekend. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it’s usually observed on the following Monday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is usually observed on the preceding Friday.
Here is a list of observed holidays in the United States in 2021:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Inauguration Day
- Washington’s Birthday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If you would like to view all of the upcoming bank holidays in 2021, check out our Bank Holiday Schedule guide.
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Bottom Line
Most banks are going to be open on St. Patrick’s Day since it is a federal holiday, so if you need to get things done for this celebratory holiday, then you can do so at any time. Do keep in mind that you may still want to call ahead of time to your local bank to see if they will be open. Review the list of banks that are closed to see if your bank is on there.
For more information on banking, check out our other banking guides right here on HMB!
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