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2026 Ireland Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Ireland for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

11

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

2 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

August Holiday

38 days away

About Ireland holidays in 2026

In 2026, Ireland observes 11 holidays throughout the year. The calendar begins with New Year's Day on January 1st and concludes with Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day at the end of December. Several holidays are observed on Mondays, including Easter Monday, May Day, and the June, August, and October bank holidays, which can create extended weekends.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 2, 2026MondaySaint Brigid's Day
March 17, 2026TuesdaySaint Patrick's Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 4, 2026MondayMay Day
June 1, 2026MondayJune Holiday
August 3, 2026MondayAugust Holiday
October 26, 2026MondayOctober Holiday
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Planning around Ireland holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed on Mondays, potentially creating extended weekends.
  • The calendar includes a cluster of holidays in April.
  • There are periods with no observed holidays during the year.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday year in Ireland is marked by a notable concentration of observances in the spring, particularly in April with Good Friday and Easter Monday. Following this, there is a steady, spaced-out distribution of holidays through the summer and into autumn.

The year begins and ends with significant public holidays. While January and December each feature one or two holidays, the middle months are more varied, with some months having no observed holidays at all, such as July, September, and November.

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