2026 Ireland Holidays
View all public holidays and observances in Ireland for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.
Total Holidays
Holidays in 2026
Busiest Month
2 holidays
This Month
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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
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 2, 2026 | Monday | Saint Brigid's Day |
| March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | May Day |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | June Holiday |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | August Holiday |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | October Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | St. 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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