St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, March 17, this year — which is exactly why people get tripped up.
Because Tuesday isn’t a “grab it on the weekend” holiday. It’s a middle-of-the-week holiday… and if you’re shipping a gift (or trying to have Irish Potatoes on your table that night), the timing matters.
Here’s the simple, real-world way to think about it — without overcomplicating it.
The easiest rule: order the week before
If you want your Irish Potato Candy to arrive by St. Patrick’s Day (Tuesday, March 17), the safest move is to order the week before.
That gives you a buffer for:
- normal carrier delays
- weather (because March loves to do its own thing)
- the reality that everyone suddenly remembers St. Patrick’s Day at the same time
If someone is paying for 1-day delivery, sure — they can push it later. But most people don’t want the stress (or the cost) of leaving it that tight.
So if you’re asking, “What’s the smart move?”
Order the week before.
Order the week before.
If you’re not worried about the exact date, ordering earlier is even better
Here’s the truth: a lot of people don’t need Irish Potatoes to land exactly on March 17.
They want them for:
- the weekend before
- a St. Patrick’s Day party
- a gift drop-off
- an office treat
- or just because it’s Irish Potato season and they don’t want to miss it
If that’s you, ordering earlier is the stress-free move. Irish Potatoes hold up well when you store them properly, and you get the best feeling of all: they’re already there when the craving hits.
(And if you’re wondering how to store them when they arrive, we have a simple guide on keeping them fresh — it’s easier than people think.)
Ordering as a gift? Give yourself a cushion
If you’re sending Irish Potatoes to someone else — especially if it’s going to:
- a workplace
- an apartment building
- a friend who travels
- or anywhere you can’t control delivery timing
…then I’d always recommend ordering earlier rather than later.
It’s not just about shipping speed — it’s about avoiding that “they missed the delivery” moment. A little cushion makes gifting so much smoother.
Last-minute St. Patrick’s Day shoppers: what I’d do
If you’re reading this and thinking, “Okay… but I’m already late,” don’t panic.
Your two best moves are:
- Choose faster shipping if you need it by the 17th, or
- Order anyway if you’re fine with it arriving a day or two after, because Irish Potatoes don’t stop being delicious on March 18.
Honestly, a lot of people keep the tradition going through the whole week. It’s not like Christmas, where the moment passes — St. Patrick’s Day treats still feel perfectly on-theme all March.
Where to buy Irish Potato Candy online
If you’re looking for classic Philadelphia Irish Potatoes shipped to your door, you can order them here:
https://www.muellerschocolate.com/pages/irish-potatoes-philadelphia
https://www.muellerschocolate.com/pages/irish-potatoes-philadelphia
Quick recap (the real answer)
- Want them by St. Patrick’s Day (Tuesday, March 17)? Order the week before.
- Flexible on timing? Order earlier and enjoy being stress-free.
- Gifting? Give yourself extra cushion.
That’s it — no drama, no frantic tracking, just Irish Potatoes ready when you want them.
