Public holidays Ireland 2026 and 2027
The official public holidays in Ireland, with the day of the week they fall on.
Next public holiday: Christmas Day, 25 December 2026 (in 41 days).
2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2 February 2026 | Monday | St Brigid's Day |
| 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | May public holiday |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | June public holiday |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | August public holiday |
| 26 October 2026 | Monday | October public holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Saint Stephen's Day |
2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 1 February 2027 | Monday | St Brigid's Day |
| 17 March 2027 | Wednesday | Saint Patrick's Day |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | May public holiday |
| 7 June 2027 | Monday | June public holiday |
| 2 August 2027 | Monday | August public holiday |
| 25 October 2027 | Monday | October public holiday |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | Saint Stephen's Day |
National holidays only: regional and local days off are not included.
Official source: Citizens Information, Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, checked on 14 November 2026.
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Questions
How many public holidays are there in Ireland in 2026?
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026, counting the observed days off listed above.
How many public holidays are there in Ireland in 2027?
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2027, counting the observed days off listed above.
Plan the year around these dates
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