When Is Bloomsday?

Bloomsday is an annual celebration of the life and work of Irish writer James Joyce, observed every June 16 — the date on which the events of his landmark 1922 novel Ulysses take place in 1904. Enthusiasts worldwide mark the day with Ulysses readings, pub crawls, dramatic performances, and Edwardian costume parades, with the largest celebrations centred in Dublin. Count down the days until Bloomsday with our live countdown timer.