An excellent chance to introduce some celebration and excitement into the workplace is St. Patrick’s Day. Celebrating this Irish festival could boost morale, promote camaraderie, and make the workweek more pleasurable for your staff, whether they are working remotely or in an office. Here are some original ideas for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at work.

Encourage a Green Dress Code

Encouraging staff members to wear green is one of the easiest ways to celebrate. You can add some fun by holding a “Best Dressed” competition and giving out awards for the most imaginative or festive clothes. Workers can wear green wigs, leprechaun hats like the ones I found on Shamrockgift, or shamrocks as accessories or offer green stuff as presents. If you work remotely, you can stage a virtual fashion show!

Decorate the Office or Virtual Workspace

Use festive accents like pots of gold, rainbows, and shamrocks to revamp your workspace. Encourage staff members to use St. Patrick’s Day-themed virtual backdrops during video sessions if your team works remotely. Holiday happiness could be introduced into the workplace with the aid of a festive workstation.

Host a St. Patrick’s Day Potluck

Encourage staff members to offer traditional Irish dishes, such as shepherd’s pie, Irish soda bread, or corned beef and cabbage. Consider holding a virtual cook-off where members of away teams contribute a home-cooked meal. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about Irish cuisine while indulging in delectable meals.

Organize a St. Patrick’s Day Trivia Game

A great method to engage staff is by arranging a trivia game themed around Irish history, culture, and St. Patrick’s Day facts. Irish folklore, well-known Irish sites, and traditional Irish practices are a few examples of possible questions. To add excitement, give away little prizes like gift cards or themed snacks.

Plan a Lucky Scavenger Hunt

Place leprechaun figures, shamrocks, or gold coins throughout the office for staff to discover during the day. A reward is given to the individual who discovers the most objects. Create a virtual scavenger hunt where staff members look for particular objects in their homes and exchange pictures if your team works remotely.

Create a St. Patrick’s Day Playlist

One of the best ways to create an atmosphere is using music. Create a playlist of Irish music that includes Celtic instrumentals, traditional folk songs, and contemporary Irish musicians like The Cranberries or U2. Play it for everyone to enjoy a festive soundtrack in the office or send it to distant workers.

Offer Themed Coffee or Snacks

Surprise staff members with beverages and snacks with a green theme. Serve green cupcakes, shamrock-shaped biscuits, or Irish coffee (obviously without alcohol for the office!). For a festive touch, serve Irish cream-flavored creamer at your coffee station.

Encourage Acts of Kindness

Encourage staff members to carry out tiny deeds of kindness to highlight the spirit of friendliness. Writing a thank-you letter to a colleague, making a donation to a nearby charity, or offering words of support are all examples of actions that contribute to the development of a pleasant and encouraging work environment.

Recognize Employees with “Lucky Awards”

Make silly prizes like “Best St. Patrick’s Day Spirit,” “Luckiest Employee,” or “Most Festive Outfit.” Fun ways to recognize staff members could boost participation and morale while enhancing the celebrations.

Host a Storytelling Session

Encourage staff members to discuss their family’s Irish background or their best St. Patrick’s Day recollections. A separate Slack or Teams channel or a casual gathering can be used for this. It’s a fantastic approach to build a feeling of community and discover more about one another.