Ireland Public Holidays
Ireland observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Ireland observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Ireland by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Ireland.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Saint Brigid's Day |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | Monday | May Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | June Holiday |
| Aug 3 | Monday | August Holiday |
| Oct 26 | Monday | October Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in Ireland
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Ireland by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Ireland listing covers nationally observed public holidays in our dataset. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Ireland calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Saint Brigid's Day, August Holiday, and October Holiday. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year and is often used for short breaks after the winter holiday period.
- Saint Patrick's Day — 17 March 2026. Ireland's national feast day and a major cultural anchor for events and time off.
- Good Friday — 3 April 2026. A key Easter-related public holiday and a common anchor for spring long weekends.
- Easter Monday — 6 April 2026. Follows Easter Sunday and extends the Easter break for many workers and schools.
- May Day — 4 May 2026. The first Monday in May public holiday, often used for events and travel.
- June Holiday — 1 June 2026. The first Monday in June public holiday before midsummer.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday.
- St. Stephen's Day — 26 December 2026. Often grouped with the Christmas period for extended time off.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Winter and spring: Early-year public holidays and the March national feast day can affect staffing and events. Easter-related holidays often fall close together; check your chosen year calendar for exact dates.
- Late spring and summer: May and June Monday holidays often create long weekends. The August public holiday is a common summer travel anchor; compare months on a year calendar before booking.
- Autumn: The October public holiday can affect regional travel and event schedules. Confirm dates on the year view you need.
- Year-end: Christmas-period public holidays often create extended breaks. Substitute or observed dates may apply when holidays fall on a weekend—confirm on the year view.
Plan Your Year Around IE Holidays
View Ireland holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.