St Patrick's Day emoji
A simple list of the St Patrick's Day emojis people actually use, with copy buttons for each. The shamrock, four leaf clover, rainbow, Ireland flag, green heart, beer and a few more.
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St Patrick's Day emojis to copy
On 17 March, people mark St Patrick's Day with a small set of emoji. The typical set includes the shamrock โ๏ธ, the four leaf clover ๐, the rainbow ๐, the flag of Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช and the green heart ๐. Others like the beer mug ๐บ, the top hat ๐ฉ and the coin ๐ช appear in messages about parades, leprechauns and pots of gold.
- โ๏ธ Shamrock โ three-leaf clover, the traditional symbol of Ireland.
- ๐ Four leaf clover โ a rare lucky charm, often used for good fortune.
- ๐ Rainbow โ associated with leprechaun folklore and the pot of gold.
- ๐ฎ๐ช Flag of Ireland โ the national flag, used for Irish pride.
- ๐ Green heart โ represents the colour of the day and Irish spirit.
- ๐บ Beer mug โ a nod to pubs and toasts.
- ๐ฉ Top hat โ a leprechaun accessory.
- ๐ช Coin โ the gold at the end of the rainbow.
- ๐ฅ Potato โ a light-hearted reference to Irish food.
Shamrock vs four leaf clover
The shamrock โ๏ธ is the classic three-leaf symbol of Ireland. Irish tradition holds that St Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. It appears on Irish emblems and souvenirs, and has been a symbol of Ireland for centuries.
The four leaf clover ๐ is a different plant: a rare mutation of white clover, not specifically Irish, but widely used as a lucky charm in the same season. For St Patrick's Day, the shamrock is the stronger national symbol. The four leaf clover fits messages about luck or good fortune. Both often appear side by side, but the shamrock carries the Irish connection.
Compare st patrick's day with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| shamrockU+2618 U+FE0F | Three-leaf clover, symbol of Ireland | ||
| four leaf cloverU+1F340 | Rare lucky charm, not specifically Irish | ||
| green heartU+1F49A | Represents the colour green and Irish pride | ||
| rainbowU+1F308 | Leads to the pot of gold in folklore | ||
| flag: IrelandU+1F1EE U+1F1EA | Flag of Ireland | National flag, shows Irish identity |
The colour green and Irish symbols
Green is the colour of the day, so the green heart ๐ often stands in for Irish pride or St Patrick's Day spirit. It is used on its own or with the shamrock and flag to make a quick, decorative greeting. The rainbow ๐ connects to leprechaun folklore: the end of the rainbow hides a pot of gold, so it often appears with the coin ๐ช emoji.
The flag of Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช is used in greetings and when showing national pride. The beer mug ๐บ appears in casual messages about pubs and toasts, and the top hat ๐ฉ nods to leprechaun costumes. The potato ๐ฅ occasionally shows up as a light-hearted nod to Irish food, though it is not a traditional holiday symbol.
None of these emoji are exclusive to the holiday, but together they build a quick, recognisable St Patrick's Day message.
How people use St Patrick's Day emojis
A simple message such as 'Happy St Patrick's Day โ๏ธ๐' works in most chats. For friends, you might add a beer ๐บ or a green heart ๐. In social captions, combining the shamrock, rainbow and Ireland flag ๐ฎ๐ช covers the main symbols in a compact visual way.
You can copy any emoji from this page with one tap or click. They are standard Unicode characters, so they work on phones, tablets and desktops without installing anything. Use them in any app that supports emoji.
Questions people ask
What emoji is used for St Patrick's Day?
The shamrock โ๏ธ, four leaf clover ๐, rainbow ๐, Ireland flag ๐ฎ๐ช and green heart ๐ are the core set. Beer ๐บ, top hat ๐ฉ and coin ๐ช also appear.
What is the difference between the shamrock and four leaf clover emoji?
The shamrock โ๏ธ has three leaves and is the traditional symbol of Ireland. The four leaf clover ๐ is a rare lucky charm and not specifically Irish, though both appear on St Patrick's Day.
Is there a leprechaun emoji?
There is no single leprechaun emoji. The top hat ๐ฉ, green heart ๐ or rainbow ๐ can suggest one in a message.
What does the green heart emoji mean on St Patrick's Day?
The green heart ๐ represents Irish pride, the colour green and the festive spirit of the day. It is used on its own or alongside other St Patrick's Day emojis.
Can I use these emojis on any device?
Yes, all these emojis are standard Unicode characters. You can copy them from this page and use them in any app that supports emoji.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
