Public Holidays in Ireland

Public holidays, bank holidays and observances in Ireland for 2026 Complete calendar with dates, holiday types, and long-weekend planning — useful for trip...

New Year's Day

Thursday Public Holiday

St Brigid's Day

Sunday Public Holiday

St Patrick's Day

Tuesday Public Holiday

Easter Monday

Monday Public Holiday

May Bank Holiday

Monday Public Holiday

June Bank Holiday

Monday Public Holiday

August Bank Holiday

Monday Public Holiday

October Bank Holiday

Monday Public Holiday

Christmas Day

Friday Public Holiday

St Stephen's Day

Saturday Public Holiday
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Public Holidays in Ireland

Public holidays, bank holidays and observances in Ireland for 2026

Ireland observes 10 public holidays each year, reflecting its Catholic heritage, Celtic traditions, and national identity. St Patrick's Day on March 17th is the most celebrated Irish holiday worldwide, while newer additions like St Brigid's Day (since 2023) honour Ireland's cultural roots. The calendar also includes several bank holidays that provide long weekends throughout the year.

10 holidays · Mostly Secular
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August Bank Holiday

Monday, August 3, 2026
59
days
13
hrs

Long Weekends

New Year's Day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
Bridge Day (1d)
4d
St Patrick's Day
Mar 14 – Mar 17
Bridge Day (1d)
4d
Easter Monday
Apr 4 – Apr 6
3d
May Bank Holiday
May 2 – May 4
3d
June Bank Holiday
May 30 – Jun 1
3d

Calendar 2026

January 2026

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February 2026

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March 2026

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April 2026

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Holidays
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Long Weekends