Holidays · Ireland
Ireland Public Holidays 2026
🇮🇪 Complete list of national and public holidays in Ireland for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday | public |
| February 2, 2026 | St. Brigid's Day First Monday in February |
Monday | public |
| March 17, 2026 | St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday | public |
| April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday | public |
| May 4, 2026 | May bank holiday | Monday | public |
| June 1, 2026 | June bank holiday | Monday | public |
| August 3, 2026 | August bank holiday | Monday | public |
| October 26, 2026 | October bank holiday | Monday | public |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday | public |
| December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Saturday | public |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Friday | public |
| February 1, 2027 | St. Brigid's Day First Monday in February |
Monday | public |
| March 17, 2027 | St. Patrick's Day | Wednesday | public |
| March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday | Monday | public |
| May 3, 2027 | May bank holiday | Monday | public |
| June 7, 2027 | June bank holiday | Monday | public |
| August 2, 2027 | August bank holiday | Monday | public |
| October 25, 2027 | October bank holiday | Monday | public |
| December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Saturday | public |
| December 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day | Sunday | public |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have?
10 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Ireland?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in Ireland?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.